Tips to Overcome Social Anxiety During the Holidays

Tips to Overcome Social Anxiety During the Holidays

Social anxiety is not uncommon.  In a world that is designed for extroverts, people who feel more comfortable being alone or in small settings may find the holidays overwhelming. There are so many wonderful things about this time of year, but sometimes the endless...
Anchoring During Panic Attacks

Anchoring During Panic Attacks

A few years ago, I arrived home from work and suddenly had intense chest pains.  So severe that I could hardly breathe. I called my husband in a panic and he raced home to take me to the emergency room.   I imagined that my heart was about to give out: all the junk...
Unpacking Anxiety: Strategies to Stay in the Moment

Unpacking Anxiety: Strategies to Stay in the Moment

We went on a camping trip this summer and I admit that I am not a huge fan of living outdoors for an extended amount of time.   But in the interest of pleasing my family, I loaded up a bag with my clothes, toiletries (I was hoping we would have showers?) and other...
5 Tips to Connect You With Your Teen

5 Tips to Connect You With Your Teen

All over social media, the back to school pictures are popping up.  I was taking some of my son this last week; my fourteen-year-old ninth grader, who packed up his bags and headed to his first day of high school.   I admit that I think I was more nervous than he was!...