by Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | Dec 9, 2022 | Bullying, Stress, Trauma
Fight, Flight, Freeze……Fawn? Most people are familiar with the stress responses known as fight, flight, and freeze. These are natural responses to real, or perceived physical or emotional threats. These responses help us evade and manage threats and dangers we...
by Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | Sep 30, 2022 | Anger, Anxiety, Personal Improvement, Relationships
Most people are concerned with being liked and fear rejection by others, but those with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) are hypersensitive to this possibility and the repercussions are profound. A desire to be liked and accepted by others is a deeply embedded...
by Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | Jul 8, 2022 | Anxiety, Depression, Personal Improvement, Racial Justice, Stress, Trauma
How do we find hope when everything around us feels overwhelming and impossible? How do we get through the day when there has been so much loss for so many? How do we find the strength to raise our heads when we feel beaten down? I’ve often thought of hope as having a...
by Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | Apr 29, 2022 | Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Sleep/Relaxation, Stress, Trauma
Staying current in the ever-changing world we live in is important, but how do we know how much information is too much? We can access information about world events from the palm of our hands, easily scrolling from one news source to the next. How do you know when...
by Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | Feb 7, 2022 | Parenting, Relationships, Teens
Individuation is a crucial developmental phase that starts in early adolescence. During this time teens and young adults begin to assert their own independent identity and establish a cohesive sense of self. Physician and psychiatrist Margaret Mahler describes this...
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