Experiencing anxiety and panic can be frightening and overwhelming, but finding relief is possible. Often our reaction to these feelings can make a bad situation worse, but with a few simple strategies, you can manage anxiety in the moment no matter where you are. Relief can come more easily with continued practice, and, after enough practice, the ability to cope is almost effortless. Anxiety is … [Read more...] about Practical strategies for coping with anxiety in the moment
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Six Simple Ways to Help Your Kids Practice Mindfulness
With the hustle and bustle of jam-packed schedules, it can be hard for kids to learn mindfulness and to stay calm and present in the moment. It might feel even harder to carve out time to try to teach them! But mindfulness doesn’t have to be sitting on a pillow cross-legged with your eyes closed. And it doesn’t have to be complicated or last a long time. Mindfulness can be practiced … [Read more...] about Six Simple Ways to Help Your Kids Practice Mindfulness
5 Tips for Surviving the Holidays
The Holidays are upon us, and, for some, it’s a celebratory and exciting time of year. For others, it can be a time of sorrow and conflict. But for all of us, it is a time of added pressures and obligations. Here are a few tips to help make your holiday season as stress-free as possible. 1) Practice self-care: The holidays are one of the busiest times of year for many of us, and it’s easy to … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Surviving the Holidays
When Your Child Needs Therapy
Therapists often receive calls from concerned parents wondering if their child needs therapy. In most cases, it’s difficult to make that determination over the phone, but after an initial meeting, a further assessment may be possible. During that first session, a therapist will listen and watch for several things such as certain behaviors or a mention of any changes in the child or adolescent’s … [Read more...] about When Your Child Needs Therapy
Five signs it might be time to start counseling
Many people experience periods of sadness or feeling down, but how do you know when it’s time to seek counseling? Here are five signs that it may be time to get help from a professional. Chronic Stress Everyone faces stressful times in their lives, but if you’re finding that your level of stress is interfering with your ability to succeed at home, at work, and in your daily life, it’s time to … [Read more...] about Five signs it might be time to start counseling