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What Do You Want Your Life to Stand For?
October 19, 2020
Halloween, All Hallows’ Day and Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) are part of family traditions for many. Halloween may be most familiar to you if you were born in the United States.…
5 Ways to Cope with Parenting Stress
September 05, 2020
View original article published in Psych Central– The uncertainty in the world may be getting on your nerves, and the problem is that you are not the only one you need to worry about. Your…
What to Do with Intrusive Thoughts?
August 12, 2020
View original article published in Psych Central– If you had a devastating illness and were given one year to live, what would you do? No question there would be grief and plenty of important decisions…
Relationship OCD? ACT’s Cognitive Defusion Skills Can Help!
October 18, 2019
View original article published in Psych Central– Maddie thought she liked and loved her fiancé but lately began to question whether she really did. Every time they were together she would start obsessing, “His ears…
Accepting Your Feelings and Bodily Sensations Now
August 22, 2019
View original article published in Psych Central– While snorkeling in the ocean, I had the opportunity to remember an invaluable lesson regarding willingness — to take what is offered in the moment. Willingness is an…
Tug-of-War with the OCD Monster
May 01, 2019
When you struggle with OCD, it may feel like you are constantly fighting a monster that just won’t go away. Day in and day out you keep fighting it, and you feel exhausted. ACT (Acceptance…
A Panic Attack, the Wrestle Within
March 16, 2019
View original article published in Psych Central– Samantha felt overwhelmed by her school assignments, her relationships, and her job. She often felt like she was walking a tightrope while holding a pole that contained all…
When OCD is the Lemon Life Has Handed You
February 12, 2019
It has been said that when life gives you lemons you can make lemonade. Others say that they are willing to make lemon meringue pie, lemon cupcakes, lemon bars, lemon cookies, and lemon chicken, besides…
You Can’t Always Get What You Want
December 20, 2018
View original article published in Psych Central– Children sometimes have meltdowns when they don’t get what they want. Some adolescents can feel destitute when their wishes aren’t granted. When you feel confident about your plans…
Procrastination: The Stalling Game Your Mind Loves to Play
November 30, 2018
View original article published in Psych Central– When you have an assignment, presentation, or a job interview, you know it is essential that you prepare for it. Yet, getting started feels like a monumental task.…
What to Look For in Anxiety Treatment?
November 07, 2018
If you think you may have a heart problem, you would start with a general practitioner to verify any condition. If your doctor detects an anomaly, you would likely be referred to a specialist. You…
Pedophilia OCD: The Conundrum to Let Go of the Fight
October 13, 2018
View original article published in Psych Central– If you experience pedophilia OCD, you are someone who loves children. You may also struggle with unwanted sexual thoughts. Before OCD began to trigger you with this type…
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