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Feelings: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

July 16, 2018

View original article published in Psych Central– This was a title of a popular Western movie in the 60s, and indeed in life we will encounter situations we may consider good, bad, or ugly. It’s…

Anxiety and Your “What If Calculator”

May 21, 2018

View original article published in Psych Central– Some universities provide a “what if calculator” to help students project possible grades. It provides the percentage they need on each test to get their desired grade at…

Learning to Live in the Moment

April 10, 2018

A six-year-old girl was at the park with her siblings. She had fun at the playground and then explored the park with her family. She noticed an old tree trunk by a pond and sat…

Is the Anxious Mind Spreading FUD in Your Life?

March 09, 2018

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Why Won’t Anxiety Go Away?

February 21, 2018

View original article published in Psych Central– If you were walking through the woods and noticed a bear walking towards you, you would probably either run for your life or be so scared that you…

How to Cope When the Anxious Child Has a Meltdown

January 22, 2018

View original article published in Psych Central– When our children exhibit disruptive behavior and appear to be out of control, we can feel helpless and sometimes hopeless. When we realize that their actions are no…

5 Amazing Benefits of Mindfulness Practice

November 03, 2017

“It is what makes us human, what distinguishes us from other animals. We can be aware of being aware.” –Jon Kabat-Zinn Are you stuck in the past or in the future? Quite often we are…

What To Do When You Feel Broken Inside?

October 17, 2017

In life, there are circumstances in which we simply have no control over; for example, our birthplace, genetic predispositions, cultural background, traumatic events, or illnesses. These among other situations influence the way we see ourselves…

The OCD Mind and Uncertainty

October 09, 2017

An introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for OCD, particularly as it relates to handling uncertainty and urges. Check it out: link here

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Comparison: The Perfectionist’s Incessant Urge

September 26, 2017

View original article published in Psych Central– Alice had experienced many successes in her youth. She was gifted with athletic skills, intelligence, and an outgoing personality. She qualified for a scholarship in college and graduated…

Pedophilia OCD: When OCD Targets the Children in Your Life

September 11, 2017

View original article published in Psych Central– Rhonda was a kind and religious woman. Most importantly, she adored her kids. However, one day, a fleeting thought showed up in her mind, “Did I touch Ronnie…