Archive for June 2023
Do You Worry More Than Others? Does Anxiety Keep You On The Hamster Wheel?
Do You Worry More Than Others? Does Anxiety Keep You On The Hamster Wheel?
Read More7 Not So Easy, Yet Effective Steps To Better Communication Skills
Tired of Playing Telephone With Your Partner? Do You Want Better Communication Skills? Do you ever get the feeling that your partner does not hear you? Are they not listening to what you are saying or just get the message all mixed up? Well, you are not alone. I always tell my clients that you…
Read MoreDoes My Child Have Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Anxiety?
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Anxiety? Well this is a tricky question! It is not an easy task to decipher which diagnosis is accurate or if either of them is accurate. It could be a troubling situation that causes a child to act the way he or she does. Anxiety and Attention Deficit Disorder can…
Read MoreDo You Ever Wonder About the Effects of Video Games on Your Child?
Chances are, if you’re reading this blog, your son or daughter plays video games. You may even see changes in him or her already which may have sparked your curiosity on this topic. The truth is, there’s a lot of mixed feedback about how, and if, video games impact youth. You will need to make…
Read More5 Ways the Food You Eat Can Affect Your Mood for Better or Worse
food you eat affects mood From childhood, you’ve probably been taught, “you are what you eat.” While your diet is only one of many factors that can influence your health and behavior, sudden and “unexplainable” mood swings are often the result of the food you eat. Each food is chemically unique and will, therefore, have…
Read More7 Benefits of Group Therapy and Why It May Be Perfect for You
You’ve made the decision to take part in therapy. Deciding which route to go is the next step. Group therapy seems enticing, but you’ve not taken the plunge yet. Although slightly intimidating, you’d like to know more about it. Perhaps, you’ve not yet made the decision favoring therapy in general. You know that you feel…
Read MoreTeenage Development: Why They Seem to Go Crazy and Why That’s Normal
Teenagers are not necessarily “crazy” — it just seems that way. Adolescence is actually one of the most fascinating stages of a child’s development – a milestone. It can also be one of the most nerve-racking and confusing times for parents. It’s not easy for them to watch their teen trying out other ways to handle…
Read MoreHow Mindfulness Can Help Your Child Survive and Thrive as a Teen
Adolescence can be a difficult time, making it challenging to survive and thrive in stressful circumstances. Your teenager is likely struggling with his or her identity and the newly discovered challenge of independence. Social situations can also prove taxing on a teenager’s mind and emotions. Furthermore, an array of chaotic hormones can cloud your child’s…
Read MoreWhat Your Child Needs to Develop Healthy Attachments
What do you think your child needs most to develop healthy attachments in life? If you answered “love,” you’re not alone. After all, isn’t that what all humans crave? Isn’t it what parents usually shower their babies with from the moment they’re born? While love certainly plays an important role in raising children, what they…
Read MoreIs Anxiety Keeping You Awake at Night? Try These Tips for Better Sleep
Anxiety can be the direct enemy of a good night’s sleep. Thoughts race through your mind setting the pace for a cruel cycle of wide-eyed restlessness. You just can’t seem to stop thinking. Brain waves replay your day’s events, evaluate recent shortcomings, and contemplate life goals. The worries can seem endless and you daydream of…
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