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Learning to Separate Thoughts From Facts: A Core Therapy Skill
You wave at a friend across the grocery store parking lot. They keep walking, looking straight ahead, and get into their car without acknowledging you.Immedia... |
What Is Social Anxiety and How Can Therapy Help?
Do you ever feel a rush of panic when you have to speak in a meeting? Does the thought of walking into a party where you don't know many people make your heart pound? For many, these feelings are more than just shyness; they are symptoms of social anxiety disorder. This conditi... |
Understanding Generalized Anxiety Disorder
We all worry from time to time. Whether it's about an upcoming work presentation, a bill, or a family issue, feeling anxious is a normal part of the human experience. But what happens when that worry doesn't go away? What if it's constant, excessive, and affects your ability to... |
The Science of Anxiety: What Happens in Your Brain and Body
Anxiety is a universal human experience. It's the nervous flutter you feel before a big presentation, the unease that creeps in when you're walking alone at night, or the worry that keeps you awake thinking about the future. While it can feel overwhelming and mysterious, anxiet... |
Anxiety in Men vs. Women: Understanding the Key Differences
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health conditions globally, yet it remains deeply misunderstood. While the core feeling—a sense of worry, fear, or unease—is a universal human experience, the way it presents itself on the outside can vary drastically from person to ... |
Why We Avoid Our Feelings (& How Therapy Can Help)
Many of us have been there. After a long, stressful day, instead of sitting with our thoughts, we reach for our phones and scroll endlessly. Or maybe we pour a glass of wine, turn on the TV, and try to numb the discomfort we don't want to face. This pattern of pushing away diff... |
How to Express Your Needs Without Sounding Demanding
Communicating your needs is fundamental to a healthy relationship. Yet, many people struggle to do so effectively. There’s a fine line between expressing a need and making a demand, and crossing it can lead to conflict, resentment, and a breakdown in communication. You might ... |
5-Minute Habits That Can Strengthen Your Marriage
Marriage is often seen as a series of grand gestures—romantic getaways, expensive anniversary gifts, and dramatic declarations of love. While these moments are wonderful, the true strength of a partnership is often forged in the small, everyday interactions that can easily be... |
How to Stop the Silent Treatment in a Marriage
Conflict is a normal, even healthy, part of any long-term relationship. Disagreements are inevitable, but how you handle them makes all the difference. When communication breaks down, some people resort to what is commonly known as the "silent treatment"—a pattern of shutting... |
The Hidden Ways Couples Miscommunicate Without Realizing It
Communication is often hailed as the cornerstone of a healthy relationship, but what happens when you think you're communicating effectively, yet still feel disconnected from your partner? Many couples fall into subtle patterns of miscommunication without even realizing it. The... |
