by Natalie Rice-Thorp, Ph.D. | Dec 22, 2023 | Anxiety, Depression, Holidays, Stress, Trauma
If you are struggling with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms, and feeling anxious about the upcoming holidays, you are not alone. Large gatherings of loved ones, crowded stores, and big, bustling events with loud sounds can be overstimulating. This,...
by Natalie Rice-Thorp, Ph.D. | Sep 29, 2023 | Anger, Relationships, Trauma
It can be difficult to see your loved one experience the effects of trauma, and it’s not always easy to know how to help. You may struggle to find the right thing to do or say or worry that you’ll say something that might make them feel worse. Know that there is so...
by Natalie Rice-Thorp, Ph.D. | Jun 9, 2023 | Children, Parenting, Relationships, Stress
It was midnight on a dark and almost stormy night. I was sitting on the living room floor when the lights went out. I heard ominous creaking somewhere in the house. My eyes fell on the many pairs of sinister-looking scissors surrounding me, glistening in the...
by Natalie Rice-Thorp, Ph.D. | Mar 24, 2023 | Anxiety, Personal Improvement, Relationships
If you struggle with anxiety, you may notice that the harder you try to make it go away, the worse it becomes. If you wake up in the morning checking for signs of anxiety to determine if it will be a “good” or “bad” day, you may be caught in an “all or nothing”...
by Natalie Rice-Thorp, Ph.D. | Dec 16, 2022 | Depression, Holidays, Personal Improvement
The holiday season is upon us, and images of seemingly blissful couples and families dressed in cozy winter sweaters are splashed across our media. These happy, “shiny” people are shown enjoying a Thanksgiving feast together, frolicking in leaves, and cuddling by the...
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