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Don’t let Scrupulosity Beat You Down!
December 15, 2019
December can be a time of stress as you hurry to attend Christmas shows, plan parties, finish shopping, send greetings, and help your family and friends complete last minute preparations. Whether you have been practicing…
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…
Making Friends with Failure
January 24, 2019
View original article published in Psych Central– Many of us may have grown up with the idea that making mistakes is a bad thing. When we received a bad grade or things didn’t go as…
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.…
Anxiety, Thoughts, Boats, and Automobiles
October 05, 2018
View original article published in Psych Central– Under Title: Thought Watching Exercises to Increase Awareness & Reduce Anxiety We often go about our lives without noticing what our mind is telling us because we are…
When It Comes to Your Anxiety, Are You a Thermometer or a Thermostat?
September 25, 2018
You probably haven’t thought much about the difference between a thermostat and a thermometer. Let’s review their differences. A thermometer measures your temperature. If you have a fever, it reacts to your temperature. A thermostat…
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…
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…
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…
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