When we think of social anxiety, we might think of someone who has a panic attack when they interact with other people or anticipate future interactions. However, social anxiety, also called social phobia, can show up in a variety of ways, many of which we wouldn’t recognize without digging a little deeper into the topic. […]
As we inch closer to the 2024 Presidential election, you have likely noticed tensions rising. Election years bring up a wide range of emotions for people, no matter where they land on the political spectrum. Divisive conversations and stress about the future can lead to more intense emotions than usual. Subsequently, election years can be […]
June is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month and we believe that everyone can benefit from understanding more about PTSD. PTSD is estimated to impact 7.8% of Americans in their lifetime, and millions of people worldwide. If you aren’t impacted by PTSD, you likely know someone or several people who are. It’s important to note […]
Among the many healthy coping skills recommended to help manage stress and anxiety, meditation stands out for its accessibility, portability, and long-lasting rewards. Meditation has been utilized for thousands of years and many studies have shown it to have a positive impact on psychological well-being. Meditation, while known for its general benefits, is often misunderstood. […]
“If you think you’re enlightened, go spend a week with your family” – Ram Dass. Oh yes…the holidays. It’s a time to take a break from work and/or school and go spend time with family. Whereas some may think that they have the perfect family and anticipate no problems, others may be a little anxious […]
If you are human, you have experienced some anxiety in your life. This is by design; anxious feelings are our instinctual physical response of warning, to keep us safe from danger. It is an evolutionary development that kept our ancestors from getting too close to predatory animals or other physical dangers. While occasional anxiety, about […]