Change is everywhere. The seasons, weather, this moment in time, our bodies or moods…it all changes. Sometimes, change is predictable, but most often, it is not. Amongst philosophers, it is often said…
A Brief Guide to Brief Therapy
Source: OliverKepka/pixabay You feel you could benefit from therapy, but you know upfront that you can’t do any long-term treatment—your insurance won’t cover it, you’re moving out-of-state in two months, or you…
7 Personality Traits Associated With Giving Too Much
We can spot others who give far too much in relationships. These are people who fatigue themselves attending endlessly to others. They receive little thanks, and the giving takes on a compulsive,…
Helping Clients Navigate Election Anxiety
With the upcoming election just a month away, many clients are bringing their political concerns into therapy, and at the same time, we may be feeling increasingly anxious ourselves. As mental health…
How Psychotherapy Can Help With Election Stress
Many of us, deeply troubled by the uncertain political future of this country (or by other social stressors, like the environmental crisis), don’t know where to get relief from our suffering. Some…
What the Movie ‘Inside Out 2’ Teaches Us About Anxiety
One of the central themes of the Inside Out sequel is the adolescent transition through puberty, and in particular, the rise of new emotions such as anxiety, ennui, and embarrassment. Anxiety assumes…
How to Deal With a Fear of Public Speaking
Source: Designecologist/Unsplash If you’re afraid of public speaking, you’re in good company. Over 70 percent of people fear speaking in front of others. An oft-quoted study from the ’70s claimed people are…
The Big Picture: Aid for Anyone Suffering Election Anxiety
Source: Flammarion Engraving, artist unknown/Public domain “No progress was ever made except by those who were willing to take their noses off the grindstone of details and take in the bigger picture.”…
Transforming Anxiety Into Strength |
“It was fear that made him bold.” –Ovid Anxiety and Fear In today’s world, where mental health awareness is more prominent than ever, there is still a great deal of confusion and…
4 Ways Anxiety Furthers Your Reluctance to Try New Things
Anxiety leads to avoidance and feeling schackled Source: UVgreen/Schottlestock, w/permission Participating in new experiences makes life at once less predictable and more intriguing. Refraining from such involvement robs you of the opportunity…