Almost all of us experience workplace anxiety to some extent. To a certain degree, work-related anxiety can even be healthy as it pushes us to try harder and to be our best. Often times, however, workplace anxiety can be debilitating. For many of us, the anxiety we experience at our jobs may even hinder our…

COVID-19 has taken quite a toll on our well being and our love lives. Deciding on an engaging date night can be challenging as it is, and when you add a pandemic in the mix, things become even more tricky! It is important to continue to cultivate your relationship and pay especially close attention to…

Having a social anxiety disorder can make something as simple as spending time with people you love to feel crippling and debilitating. It can take over your life and keep you from doing the things you want. There are multiple social anxiety causes and symptoms can vary among people as well. Read on to find…

Unhappy with your job? At a loss for identifying career change options? What may seem like a ‘career crisis’ is frequently a crisis of imagination.  If you’re: Feeling stuck or trapped in your current work situation Dreading Monday mornings Don’t see a future where you’re at or At a loss to know what other options…

No matter how great your relationship is with your partner, sometimes they can cause a great deal of stress in your life. Whether it’s because of an argument or something less significant, no relationship is exempt from experiencing occasional issues. The strain your partner can create may not even be intentional, as it’s common for…

The start of the second decade of the new millennium has pushed many to new places — physically and emotionally. As a result, we are all developing coping mechanisms and learning new life skills. One of the most valuable tools you can acquire is self-compassion. Why? Self-compassion can carry you through tough times. It is…

It’s not uncommon for children to be scared about things from time to time. The world is a new, big, and often exciting place. And the unknown can be scary for anyone. Kids often look to their parents for comfort and security. While it’s important to assure them of their safety and reduce anxiety, you…

Practicing strong mental health can be tough for many people, but it can be especially tough for men. The societal stigma that men should seem invincible and completely level-headed when it comes to their emotions and self-esteem is part of the reason it’s so difficult for men take care of themselves mentally. It can be…

Anxiety is not always straightforward. You may, for a while, even ignore the symptoms or deny that they need your full attention. Persistent anxiety can also tell you unproductive stories. For example, your internal monologue may spin your thoughts and behaviors as logical and necessary. It can’t be dysfunctional if it’s keeping you safe, right?…

Stress is a normal part of life. At times, however, events put our stress levels on high alert for an extended period of time. The responses to stress are as numerous as are the approaches to dealing with and reducing stress. We can respond to stress in a self-harmful way or a resilient way. For…

In the past century, some incredible advances have been made within the realm of mental health care. This explosion of knowledge has resulted in countless useful discoveries about psychology and the human mind. Subsequently, new healing approaches are constantly being developed. One of the most successful and enduring mental health treatments for almost six decades…

The world we’ve known has changed. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many changes to our daily life and that can come with many types of loss. Whether these losses include the missing out on many traditions, such as graduations or weddings, or losses of closeness in relationships, or the very real threat of losing a…

Effects of Stress on the Body Stress exists in many forms. Any situation you are not in control of is stressful. The effects of stress are commonly known. Yet you may not be aware of the way it impacts you physically. Stress takes its toll in countless ways. It is commonly found to be at…