Anxiety

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Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT

Nov 23, 2020

COVID Blues

As colorful leaves fall from trees and the air gets cold enough for thicker layers, autumn is turning to winter.

Bethany Kregiel

Nov 16, 2020

Lessons Learned from 2020 Election Week

As I write this post on the Saturday morning after Election Day, I’m surprised that I haven’t officially learned the outcome of the 2020 ...

Bethany Kregiel

Nov 2, 2020

Maintaining Mental Health During Election Season: Relationship with Media

Mass media loves election season. During an election year, news, radio, television, and podcasts center on the Election Day buildup.

Bethany Kregiel

Oct 26, 2020

Maintaining Mental Health During Election Season: Relationship with Others

Election season is fraught with strong opinions and conflicting belief systems.

Bethany Kregiel

Oct 19, 2020

Maintaining Mental Health During Election Season: Relationship with Self

One of the biggest internal struggles amid election season is the seeming lack of control over the results.

Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT

Sep 28, 2020

Pandemic and Pumpkin Spice

What are some things that come to mind with the fall season? I think of pumpkin spice lattes, apple picking, cool crisp air...

Bethany Kregiel

Sep 21, 2020

Taking a Dry Month?

Cultural norms around consuming alcohol are shifting, and more and more, people are taking a “dry month” where they abstain from drinking.

Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT

Jul 6, 2020

Meaning in Ambiguity

Dr. Pauline Boss of the University of Minnesota has developed a theory called “ambiguous loss,” which we can use to orient ourselves...

Daphne

Jun 1, 2020

Pandemic Purchases

Online shopping: That tricky but reliable sense of satisfaction. During these precarious times, your stress may be overflowing with...

Bethany Kregiel

May 25, 2020

Diet Culture Persists Within Pandemic

If you scroll through the latest headlines or your social media newsfeed, you might notice content about “the quarantine fifteen” or the...

Bethany Kregiel

May 4, 2020

Catastrophizing Within a Catastrophe

Many people with anxiety right now are not dealing with a catastrophe for the first time; they may have imagined this pandemic or other...

Vicky Brandt, LMHC

Apr 20, 2020

App Review: Clear Fear

In the age of technology, why not use your smartphone to help you manage your mental health?

Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT

Dec 9, 2019

A Question of Faith

According to the National Alliance of Mental Illness, some people find that religion and spirituality have a positive impact.

Vicky Brandt, LMHC

Dec 2, 2019

The Sense of Self-Soothing

Have you tried using your senses as a tool for self-soothing? Try engaging your five senses to explore what helps you feel calm & comforted.

Bethany Kregiel

Nov 4, 2019

Essential Coping Skills

Having a moment? Need a coping skill, but can’t figure out what to do? Here's a list of 15 basic coping skills.

Daphne

Oct 28, 2019

The Ups and Downs of Major Life Decisions

You’ve bought a house and you’re signing the purchase and sale agreement. Was this the right decision?

Bethany Kregiel

Sep 9, 2019

Signs of Anxiety and How to Know When You Need Help

Sometimes worry can be helpful. But sometimes, it's not effective.

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