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In today’s world, anxiety has become a common struggle that many of us face. Whether it is the pressure of work, relationships, or the constant stress from social media, the demands of life can be overwhelming. While there are many strategies for managing anxiety, my personal favorite is the “Soham” mantra while meditating. I know the last thing we want to hear when in a state of panic is to meditate because we feel as if we…
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In Part 1, I introduced various coping skills for managing anxiety. I hope you had a chance to try out those techniques. Now, I will discuss strategies to understand, challenge and reframe maladaptive thoughts. This approach is rooted in the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) At its core, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), is about changing the way we think and behave in order to reduce anxiety. It operates on the premise that…
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If you are reading this post, chances are you’re experiencing some level of anxiety. What if I told you that you hold more control over your anxiety than it does over you? Anxiety often feels overwhelming, but it is important to recognize that you can navigate through it. Anxiousness and Control It is natural to feel consumed by anxiety, as if it is completely beyond your control. However, anxiety is a response to perceived threats or stressors.…
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Reducing negative self-talk is not an easy task, but it is possible! Here are some strategies: Embrace Self-Compassion Leaning into self-compassion over positivity is a more attainable goal. While it may seem intuitive to counter negativity with positivity, positive thinking alone might be more harmful than helpful. If you can get to a point where you think positively about yourself, that’s wonderful, but it is not necessary. My hope is that you can achieve unconditional positive regard…
Read MoreBy: Danielle Bertini, LCPC There aren’t many people I know who love spiders, let’s be honest. But what happens when that fear is so strong that it causes symptoms like hyperventilating, nausea, an overwhelming sense of doom, and dizziness? These are some common symptoms of a phobia. Phobias affect 9.1% of Americans, from fear of public spaces, confined spaces, spiders, and more. A phobia can feel like a prison sentence, where a person is restricted to the…
Read MoreBy Karin Luk, LGSW It seems like an obvious thing to say that breathing is important. It comes naturally to us and we do it because it’s necessary for our survival. There are many studies on the benefits breathing can have in reducing stress, anxiety, irritability, and tension. But would you believe that most people do not know how to take a deep breath? It sounds ridiculous, but stay with me. People tend to use two types…
Read MoreShannon Keating When you think of grief, what likely comes to mind? Death is most likely. This is completely understandable and valid because the two are almost always synonymous. But there are other forms of grief, a myriad of them with many layers. Grief is a complicated, multi-dimensional, individual process that can never be generalized in five steps” (TLC Group, 2006). A person who loses their job, despite the reason, may feel the grief of lost income,…
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