Worry, anxiety, and fear are hallmarks of chronic anxiety. People with chronic anxiety feel stuck in the fight or flight response (or the freeze response). They become overwhelmed and anxious disproportionately to the situation. This fear can lead to panic attacks and other conditions. Do you have chronic anxiety? Professional treatment is available. What is […]
It’s the nature of things that those who come before us and precede us in the things of life typically also precede us in death. While it’s typical, and in many ways is expected, that doesn’t mean the loss of a parent is easy, or that one can simply take it in stride. Losing a […]
🎧 Listen to this article The connection between a healthy mind and nutrition runs deeper than most of us often acknowledge. Many of us have experienced a moment when we realized that what we eat matters more than what we feel in our stomachs. We know that instinctively, stress drives us toward comfort foods, and […]
🎧 Listen to this article You’ve probably heard the term helicopter parenting thrown around in parenting circles. The phrase conveys a mental image of a parent hovering over a small child who’s just trying to play freely. The phrase might also conjure images of a college student whose parent still plays an interventionist role in […]
I’ve gotten these questions as a therapist from several pending clients in many different situations over the years: Are you an expert on this issue? Have you worked with this before? Are you just a regular professional therapist? I’m not sure if you could help, can you? It is a good question to ask. And […]
Sibling relationships are some of the longest-lasting connections in a person’s life. For most kids, these relationships are a rollercoaster. They share bedrooms, toys, secrets, and sometimes even clothes, but they also share tension, competition, and misunderstandings. One minute, they’re giggling over an inside joke, and the next, they’re fighting over who gets the last […]
Children often experience big emotions, and it is typically normal. Some children, however, feel they live in a state of extreme emotion all the time and are more easily triggered by their environment. When this happens, you may find yourself wondering if your child’s reactions are normal or if you have a highly sensitive child. […]
There is a lot to learn about love languages in any relationship, and this is especially true for relationships involving people with ADHD. Neurodiverse people operate on a different spectrum from everyone else. The things that you think are trivial and take for granted are often bigger, more complex issues for those with ADHD. The […]
Many people struggle with body image issues. “Body image is a combination of the thoughts and feelings that you have about your body.” In a UK study from 2019, it showed that “one in five adults (20%) felt shame, just over one-third (34%) felt down or low, and 19% felt disgusted because of their body […]
As Christians, we are called to uproot bitterness. It isn’t an easy task, but it is an important one. To take on Christlikeness, we need to steer clear of a mindset of hatred and other sins. We also need to adopt a grateful heart that recognizes our position with God and honors Him. Bitterness has […]