Unfortunately, being a survivor of trauma or abuse is exceedingly common. According to the National Children’s Alliance, nearly 700,000 children are abused in the U.S. annually. And according to the Center for Disease Control’s 2017 National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, nearly 1 in 4 adult women and approximately 1 in 7 adult men ... Continue Reading
Anxiety Attack Vs. Panic Attack: Is There a Difference?
You see a person that resembles someone who hurt you in the past. The next thing you know, you feel anxious. Your heart is racing. You notice a choking feeling. Your mind is running a million miles a minute. Is this a panic attack? Is it an anxiety attack? What can you call this experience? As an anxiety therapist, I specialize in working ... Continue Reading
What do I say to a friend who was raped?
A friend said they were raped. You were speechless... Your friend, or maybe your significant other, has just disclosed to you that they were sexually assaulted, molested as a child or raped in college. Maybe your initial reaction was one of shock. Maybe you were speechless. Now you're trying to regroup and figure out what you can say to the ... Continue Reading
Working Out To Improve Mental Health
Exercise: It's About More Than Losing Weight When I was in my early to mid 20s I was in great shape. I worked out about 4 times a week. In fact, I even participated in some boot camp type groups. I motivated myself by setting goals (ex: work out 3 times a week for 4 weeks in a row) and then purchasing one new piece of workout clothing each time ... Continue Reading
Signs Your Teen Has Anxiety and What You Can do About It
When your child is struggling, it can be tough to deal with as a parent. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, over 1 in 4 teens between the ages of 13 and 18 have a diagnosable anxiety disorder. While this prevalence can be alarming, it also means that you as a parent are not alone, and there are a host of resources available to ... Continue Reading
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