Anxiety

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What is court-ordered therapy and what should I expect?

1. Why does court-ordered therapy happen? Relationships, finances, and families can be impacted by divorce. Although they aren't getting...

Why did the police officer need a hug?

“The best gift you can give is a hug: one size fits all and no one ever minds if you return it.” - Marge Piercy Why did the police...

What are the worst symptoms of anxiety?

I recently had an experience where I was sitting at the emergnecy room due to an emergency with my son. While we waited, I did what any...

The power of the 8-second hug and 5 ways hugs boost mental health

Did you know? Researchers are finding that hugs are powerful tools for mental health! We all know that a hug can help us during a...

The Relationship Between Depression & Anxiety — Does Anxiety Cause Depression?

Anxiety and depression are often lumped together in therapeutic jargon. Why is it that these two conditions are frequently connected to...

What are the 3 types of trauma?

When we think about trauma, we may think of war, natural disasters, severe abuse, refugees losing everything, and other highly impactful...

What is the 3 3 3 rule for anxiety? Calming anxiety quickly and training the brain to stop anxiety.

It’s okay not to feel 100% all the time. We all experience worries and anxiousness from time to time. Millions of people around the globe...

Anxiety and the Amygdala

People with Anxiety tend to have an overly sensitive Amygdala in their brain. The Amygdala is a section of the brain that is responsible...

Positive Effects of Anxiety

Positive Effects of Anxiety As we seek to help those who struggle with anxiety, we also need to help kids and adults understand the...