by Kamaljit "Sonya" Virdi, Ph.D. | Mar 20, 2020 | Anxiety, Career, Personal Improvement
Not that long ago, the ultimate status symbol was one of leisure and relaxation but busyness in the office and social media posts constitute today’s most important status updates. While overworking can give a sense of recognition from others and impart some sense of...
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Mar 5, 2020 | Anxiety, Education, Therapy
“Fear about the coronavirus has gripped the world. While this new illness certainly is frightening and needs attention, it’s important to note that far more people die from an illness that is all too familiar: the seasonal flu. An estimated 10,000 people have...
by Natalie Rice-Thorp, Ph.D. | Jan 24, 2020 | Anxiety, Children, Parenting
When our kids feel anxious or scared, any parent would want to jump in and save them from emotional discomfort. In our busy lives, we tend to jump in too soon or brush concerns aside with a quick “there’s nothing to worry about.” Whether you tend to jump in as a...
by Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | Jan 17, 2020 | Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ+, Substance Abuse, Trauma
The holidays have come and gone having brought socializing and cheer in the form of anything from eggnog to champagne to cannabis to harder substances too. While the general population might increase alcohol and substance use as a means to celebrate the season,...
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Jan 10, 2020 | Anxiety, Mindfulness, Personal Improvement
What is anxiety? You know that feeling of fear on the first day at your new job? That’s anxiety. Do you recall that apprehension you felt before speaking in public? That’s anxiety. Remember that uncomfortable feeling when moving to a new town? That’s anxiety…and...
by Other | Jan 2, 2020 | Anxiety, Mindfulness, Personal Improvement, Stress, Therapy
Written by Kimberly Nenemay, Psy.D. The end of the year and the decade presents a natural pause to take time for self-reflection. One can reflect by asking questions such as “did this go as planned?” or “did this go right?” We may find ourselves thinking in black and...
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