In today's fast-paced and uncertain world, it's common to experience anxiety and fear surrounding various aspects of life. Worries about finances, health, job security, relationship challenges, life transitions, and more…
CategoryAnxiety & Stress
Cognitive Therapy for Anxiety
Millions of us experience anxiety each year, and the effects are both distressing and debilitating. Chronic unease, apprehension, and avoidance keep us from participating fully in life — and when…
What OCD Is, and What It Isn’t
Have you heard OCD used as a label for someone who is organized or superstitious? These casual references can make it difficult to understand what exactly OCD really is and…
Stress vs Anxiety: What’s the Difference?
Stress and anxiety are often used interchangeably, but it’s important to know they are two different presenting problems. Both responses are part of the usual ups and downs of life…
7 Fundamental Coping Skills for Stress
Stress is a physical, mental, and emotional response to any demand. The stress response can be helpful when it motivates us to solve problems. When the source of our stress…
How to Use the Four Options of DBT to Solve a Problem
Have you ever come up against a situation in your life that seemed impossible? One that overwhelmed you, no matter how many ways you tried to solve it? Life sometimes…
Overcoming Anticipatory Anxiety
How many times in your life has the thought of a potential future caused you problems in the here and now? Or maybe a troubling hypothetical has caused you to…
What is Gaslighting?
Gaslighting, named word of the year in 2022, is a serious issue in which one person manipulates another into questioning their own reality. The word “gaslight” originated from the movie…
5 tips to Manage Holiday Stress
Why are holidays so stressful? 45% of Americans report feeling stressed about their mental health during the holiday season. While the winter holidays and their traditions can certainly bring joy,…
Working with the Inner Critic
Learn how to work with your inner critic and build up your inner champion. Meet the Inner Critic Have you ever been excited about a new venture? Perhaps you have…