Anxiety is part of everyday life. We all get stressed out, dread obligations, get overwhelmed with responsibilities, worry about being evaluated at work, and get nervous when deadlines are looming. The price of doing anything … Read more
Everyone experiences anxiety in some form. Each of us have different situations or things that trigger an anxiety response (e.g. spiders, airplanes, giving a speech, wearing a bikini at the pool, etc.). For children and … Read more
Relate and Restore: A Virtual Therapy Group for Frontline Healthcare Workers Healthcare workers, we are so grateful for your role in our community and we want to support you! Brittney Jones, LMFT and our postdoctoral fellow, … Read more
Written By: Amanda Hilberg, Psy.D., Ellie Jin, Ph.D., Samantha Myhre, Ph.D., Rebecca Suffness, Ph.D., Lauren Weathers, Ph.D. – Psychology Postdoctoral Fellows Attempt to maintain a routine as much as possible. If you have noticed increases … Read more
Managing Anxiety and OCD During COVID-19 Written By: Amanda Hilberg, Psy.D., Ellie Jin, Ph.D., Samantha Myhre, Ph.D., Rebecca Suffness, Ph.D.. Lauren Weathers, Ph.D. Psychology Postdoctoral Fellows Many individuals, with and without anxiety alike, are … Read more
Safety Behaviors: Why We Do Them and How CBT Can Help! written by: Samantha Myhre, PhD Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) suggests that our thoughts, feelings/emotions, and behaviors are all connected to one another and influence … Read more
Camp Courage Reflections: Part III Written by: Samantha Myhre, PhD Many of us remember arriving to summer camp when we were young. Just thinking about it can bring back that butterfly-in-the-tummy feeling. Our thoughts might … Read more
Coping with Unpleasant Emotions written by Rebecca Suffness, PhD Imagine that your teen is mad that you won’t let her go to a party with friends. Imagine that your child is sad because you stepped … Read more
Camp Courage Reflections: Part II written by: Mary Katherine Callaway, LMSW There is nothing more heart-warming than witnessing children and teens cheer one another on with giddy enthusiasm, encourage their peers to overcome their fears … Read more
Camp Courage Reflections: Part I written by: Misti Nicholson, PsyD My favorite Mother’s Day gift is the ubiquitous “All About My Mom” fill-in-the-blank books that my kids make at school every year. It warms my … Read more
Tips for Managing Holiday Stress by Dr. Alina Khomenko It’s that time of year again! For many of us, the holiday season that brings joy, nostalgia, and magic, also brings with it stress and anxiety. With … Read more
Selective Mutism is an anxiety-disorder of childhood where a child demonstrates an inability to speak in certain social environments. A child may have difficulty speaking in one environment (speaks at home, but not at school) … Read more
Is my Teen Just Being a Teenager? By Lauren Garfield, LMFT Your teen has withdrawn to their room, the light is off, their face illuminated by the glow of their phone. You bravely pop your … Read more
10 Tips for Teachers: Promoting Mental Wellness in the Classroom by: Dr. Samantha Myhre Understanding the emotional and behavioral needs of each student can feel overwhelming. Check out these tips to help promote mental wellness … Read more