Parenting Through Guilt: Letting Go and Supporting Growth Being a parent is hard—there’s no sugarcoating that. We face countless challenges if we want to be good parents, but today, I want to talk about the guilt that comes with watching our kids struggle. The kind of struggle I’m referring to isn’t about mental or physicalContinue reading “The Parenting Dilemma: Should You Let Your Kids Make Mistakes or Try to Control Their Choices?”
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What is Generalized Anxiety disorder?
Navigating Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Insights and Strategies As a licensed therapist and advocate for mental health awareness, I’m thrilled to launch a series aimed at enhancing understanding and providing support for various mental health conditions. Through this series, we aim to empower our readers with knowledge about disorders like Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and shareContinue reading “What is Generalized Anxiety disorder?”
Fear vs Anxiety
Navigating the Terrain of Fear and Anxiety: Understanding and Coping In the complex landscape of human emotions, fear and anxiety often intertwine, yet they are distinct experiences. Understanding the difference between these two emotions is crucial for developing effective coping strategies. This article delves into the nuances of fear and anxiety, their triggers, and howContinue reading “Fear vs Anxiety”
The STOP Trick for Instant Emotional Control
Mastering Emotional Regulation: The DBT STOP Skill As a psychotherapist, I often find myself delving into various therapeutic strategies to aid clients in managing emotions effectively. One such powerful tool from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is the STOP skill, an acronym that stands for Stop, Take a step back, Observe, and Proceed mindfully. This skillContinue reading “The STOP Trick for Instant Emotional Control”
Black Friday Stress? Can Gratitude and Self-Care Turn Shopping Chaos into Tranquil Bliss?
Black Friday Detox: Navigating Stress with Gratitude and Self-Care As the warmth of Thanksgiving lingers, we find ourselves on Black Friday, a day often associated with frenetic shopping. In this final installment of our series, let’s explore how gratitude and self-care can serve as powerful tools to navigate the stress that might accompany this bustlingContinue reading “Black Friday Stress? Can Gratitude and Self-Care Turn Shopping Chaos into Tranquil Bliss?”
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