Source: Jen Canty/Unsplash We’ve all been there. Someone reaches out with a last-minute request. You barely have enough time to take care of your basic needs, let alone add one more thing…
The Hallmarks of High-Functioning Anxiety
You may have heard of the buzzword term, “high-functioning anxiety.” But what does it actually mean? What does it look like…or rather not look like? Let’s break it down. High-functioning anxiety can…
The Psychophysiology of Music Performance Anxiety
Because performance anxiety can be such a complex and persistent problem for musicians, it’s no wonder that many performers are drawn to simple explanations and easy solutions. Unfortunately, just as there is…
Can Anxiety Relief Come at the Cost of Cognitive Health?
Benzodiazepines, often referred to as “benzos,” are commonly prescribed medications used to treat conditions such as anxiety and insomnia. These include drugs like Ativan, Xanax, and Clonazepam. In the United States alone,…
Is My Child With Depression Ready to Go to College?
Sam was diagnosed with depression and anxiety during his sophomore year of high school. After some difficult times, he was admitted to a psychiatric inpatient service, then discharged to an intensive after-school…
Three Strategies to Honor Mother Loss
“Although we had no moneyI was rich as I could beIn my coat of many colorsMy momma made for me.” Coat of Many Colors by Dolly Parton Mother’s Day became an official…
How Mindfulness Can Tame Anxiety
Source: successdhamala / Pixabay Over the past couple of days, I’ve noticed that I’ve been feeling more anxious than usual. For me, as it is for many people, the theme has to…
Shifting From Negative and Anxious to Positive and Confident
The other morning, I got out of bed and faced myself in the bathroom mirror. My hair was tousled, and my face and neck were creased from sleeping on my side. I…
The Paradox of Success |
A culture grounded in competition is uncertain, unreliable, and unsafe. The more unsafe we feel, the more we defend, protect, or fight for what we need to feel safe. The more we…
The Importance of Being “Seen” In Grief
Throughout the past 14 years as a grief educator, I’ve witnessed, listened to, and identified common themes among individuals who have experienced loss. A prominent theme that emerged early on is the…