The world is in the grip of a global pandemic. We are living in extremely uncertain times – and that uncertainty can be difficult to cope with. You may feel worried right now. You may struggle to keep anxious thoughts in check. And you may feel unsure about the future. But help is at hand…
The most disturbing aspect of the COVID crisis for the majority of people is the uncertainty and uncontrollability of what is now considered to be the biggest international emergency since World War 2. We will all be faced with a choice concerning how we we can think about this in a way that determines how…
One of the primary difficulties that creates social anxiety in new situations or interpersonal scenarios in everyday life is the overlooking of simple human positive tendencies to engage. Have you ever been in a new social environment? Have you ever felt that you wished the world would swallow you up when the conversation goes…
Your days under lockdown may be an emotional rollercoaster filled with bouts of anxiety, sadness, frustration and even guilt. With our freedom of movement removed from us and uncertainty about the duration and impact of the Coronavirus, it is to be expected that most people will be sitting with feelings of loss and even grief.…
The word ‘unprecedented’ has been used and maybe over used but the Coronavirus is undeniably affecting all of us in significant ways. Social distancing has drastically affected our daily lives. This pandemic has had a toll not only on our physical and social life but on our mental health as well. You are probably familiar…
Stick to trustworthy sources such as the CDC, the World Health Organization, and your local public health authorities. Limit how often you check for updates. Constant monitoring of news and social media feeds can quickly turn compulsive and counterproductive—fueling anxiety rather than easing it. The limit is different for everyone, so pay attention to how you’re feeling…
Students experience a high level of stress during the course of their studies. Long (and never ending) assignments, double-exams in one day, numerous chapters to read, and preparation for oral presentation can all be stressful. High levels of stress have been identified to have negative impact on students’ psychological and physical well-being and interfere with…
Unless you’re a monk in a monastery, surrounded by other monks, chances are you run into people and events that make you downright angry sometimes. And that’s okay. Anger is a common human condition and, in many instances, it can serve as a guide to better choices and situations. For example, if you feel yourself…
It seems lately every time I tell someone I’m a therapist for anxiety, the response I get is: “You must be really busy!” It’s true that recent statistics indicate more and more people are seeking therapy for anxiety. However, it can be easy to mistake common anxiety symptoms for standard, run-of-the-mill stress. Therefore, it can…
What is Therapy Like? The therapy process can be difficult, painstaking, surprising, funny, a huge relief, and scary, among other things. Like slow, for example. The only solace I know where slow is concerned is that slow sticks. What you learn, forge, build, take away, do differently stays with you and helps each subsequent change you…