SMART Goals
Feel Like You Are Spinning Your Wheels? Try S.M.A.R.T. Goals! Written by: Dr. Samantha Myhre Picture this: It is January 1 and you are excited about the upcoming year. You think about all of the … Read more
Tips
How to Get Better Sleep
Tips for Improved Sleep Sleep is something we all have in common. It is essential for promoting physical, mental, and emotional health. However, lots of people struggle to get their Z’s in and sleep problems … Read more
Tips for Managing Holiday Stress
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
What is Selective Mutism
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?
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 By Lauren Garfield, LMFT Your teen has withdrawn to their room, the light is off, their face illuminated by the glow of their phone.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
Social Media, Smart Phones, and Adolescents
written by Lauren Garfield, LMFT It’s a familiar scene: you pick your teen up from school and try asking about their day, but their face is buried in their smartphone, and you get grunts or, … Read more
4 Tips for Helping a Friend Struggling with Anxiety
If a family member or friend you know is struggling with anxiety, here are a few useful tips you can use to aid them. Educate yourself… It will be a lot easier to help your … Read more
10 Tips for Managing Back to School Stress
From one high school student to another Written by Vayda Otti As a student, I know all too well about the stresses of returning back to school. The process of transitioning your mind and routine … Read more
Incoming High School Freshmen: A Survival Guide
Written by Vayda Otti The idea of being a freshman in high school is daunting to many and has a stigma attached to it, courtesy of cheesy old-school movies. We see that people go to … Read more
Coping with Back to School Anxiety
Tips for Preparing for Back to School Written by Dr. Alina Khomenko Back to school time is just around the corner and for children struggling with anxiety, it can be a time of increased stress … Read more
Mental Health Apps for Anxiety
Written by Dr. Alina Khomenko With technology continuously and steadily evolving, various ways of helping people that are struggling with mental health issues are surfacing through the use of self-help and therapy applications (apps). Many … Read more
Promoting Mental Wellness in the Classroom
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
Book Recommendations For Anxiety
Books For Adults Gratitude Diaries By: Janice Kaplan When we deal with anxiety, we may find our thinking patterns to be more on the negative side. This book combines personal experience of the author with … Read more
Panic Disorder: Is Kendra Losing Control?
Part II: The Fear and Behavior Changes that Define Panic Disorder A month and a half has passed since Kendra first went to the ER, the night she spent worrying she was dying instead of enjoying her … Read more
Tips For Managing Anxiety And Stress
An estimated 40 million American adults and one in eight children experience anxiety disorders. If you or your child is experiencing anxiety and stress, try practicing a few of the strategies outlined above. For more … Read more
Panic Disorder: Is Kendra Dying?
Part I: The Unexpected Terror that Defines Panic Attacks Meet Kendra, a 23-year-old recent college graduate working in a law firm. It’s Friday night and she just finished up at the office. She is headed to … Read more
What Is Social Anxiety And How Does It Get Better?
What is Social Anxiety? It is common to feel nervous in some social situations. Many people feel anxious going on a date, interviewing for a job, or giving a presentation. However, in contrast to shyness or … Read more
Coping With Anxiety About The Election
Misti Nicholson, PsyD While every election causes some anxiety, this year’s election is particularly contentious and it is something we are discussing a lot in our offices. People are reporting anxiety, worry, anger, and uncertainty … Read more
Increasing Awareness Of OCD: Part V – When Someone You Love Has OCD
Misti Nicholson, PsyD When Someone You Love Has OCD Recognizing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in a loved one is not always easy as symptoms are often confused with other disorders. The following warning signs may … Read more
Increasing Awareness Of OCD: Part IV – Evidence-Based Treatment For OCD
Misti Nicholson, PsyD Evidence-based Treatment for OCD Unfortunately, it often takes people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) many years to receive proper diagnosis and treatment after symptom onset. In fact, due to stigma, embarrassment, lack of public … Read more