On the list of things I enjoy, anxiety would probably be near the bottom. Right next to root canals and letters from the IRS. Yet, I have learned that just like root…
A Case of Drilling Down on Feelings
My last post described a drill-down process as a route to authenticity. Drilling down involves an examination of the perceptions, coping habits, core emotions, assumptions, beliefs, judgments, and values that underlie feelings….
Obsessing or Ruminating? Here’s How to Make It Stop
Source: Johnhain/Pixabay Matt just broke up with his partner, and he can’t stop thinking about what went wrong in the relationship. Alex has an extensive interview coming up, and she’s obsessing and…
The Twenty-Something Syndrome |
As a Generation X member, I can attest to my own worry learning about the threat to our existence from nuclear arms. Each generation, starting with the Baby Boomers, has lived with…
When the Brain Has Difficulty Listening to the Heart
For the next 60 seconds, close your eyes and focus on your heartbeat. Now pick a button on your keyboard and tap the button with your finger each time you think you…
Childhood Adversity: Strategies to Recover and Lift Spirits
This post is part of a series on adverse childhood experiences. Read the other parts here. It’s now understood that adverse childhood experiences can affect mental and physical health well into adulthood….
2 Series That Nail Their Representation of Mental Health
Source: Samuel Taylor From ‘Sex Education’ / Netflix Comedy is a great form of refuge for those seeking relief from the trials of everyday life. But sometimes, beneath the humor, some comedy…
Your Peace Is Your Power
As a therapist, I spend a lot of time working with clients on accessing agency and personal power. This is because the experience of being in command of ourselves and in the…
What Kids and Pets Can Teach Us About Coping With Anxiety
When we are anxious and worried, we lose sight of the present moment as our minds fixate on possible future outcomes and worst-case scenarios. If we pay attention, children and animals can…
Anxiety Is Sometimes Fueled by Self-Importance
T.S. Elliot wrote, “Half of the harm that is done in this world is due to people who want to feel important.” And, arguably, half of the harm done to us is…