The terms fear and anxiety are often used interchangeably, creating a belief that they are one and the same. In fact, they are quite different. Though seemingly similar, each has unique features that are beneficial to understand. Recognizing the difference between fear and anxiety can be difficult if you don’t have the tools to distinguish between… Continue reading What’s the Difference Between Fear and Anxiety?
Why am I so Angry? Anger has a bad reputation. As a society, we want to eliminate it, judge people for their displays of it, and micromanage the angry outbursts of others. Do we ever stop to think, however, “Why am I so angry?” The APA describes anger as an “emotion characterized by antagonism towards… Continue reading Why Am I So Angry?
What makes you happy? If you’re experiencing depression, this question may bring up a lot for you. Depression impacts our ability to engage with the things in our lives that bring us joy. Feeling disconnected from these sources of joy can send us further down the vicious spiral of depression. A way to counteract this… Continue reading How Can Behavioral Activation Help with Depression?
Are you curious about disenfranchised grief? This blog explores what disenfranchised grief is, how it manifests, and ways to process it.
Are you interested in learning about how to manage your anger? This blog post covers common anger cues and coping strategies.
Read this blog post to learn about the common signs and symptoms of anxiety, and how to better manage them.
Do you want to try expressive arts therapy? Check out the recording from our recent virtual event on art therapy!
Are you interested in learning about attachment styles in dating? This blog post covers how the main attachment styles impact relationships.
Are you curious about the different types of anxiety and what they have in common? Read this blog post from myTherapyNYC.
The stages of grief help us to understand the many emotions that can arise in grief. This blog post outlines the six stages of grief.
Grief and Relief: Is it Wrong to Feel Relief When Someone Dies? [Transcript] Today I’m going to be discussing grief and relief. I’ll be answering the question: is it wrong to feel relief when someone dies? Spoiler alert, it’s not wrong. It can be very natural and normal. I’m going to start by briefly defining grief,… Continue reading Grief and Relief: Is it Wrong to Feel Relief When Someone Dies? [Video]
The window of tolerance can help you work towards change safely. Learn more about how the window of tolerance relates to trauma in this video!
What Are Some of the Most Common Symptoms of Depression and How Do We Manage Them? [Transcript] In this video, I would like to explore the common symptoms of depression and how we can manage them. I will break down the three most common symptoms of depression and then provide some tips on how to… Continue reading What Are Some of the Most Common Symptoms of Depression and How Do We Manage Them? [Video]
Many of my clients come to me with fears or uncertainty around expressing their emotions. We learn most of our conscious and unconscious behaviors early on in life. If some or all of our emotions were not validated growing up, it can seem daunting and overwhelming to begin to feel them as adults. In addition,… Continue reading The Importance of Understanding Your Emotions
What is Your Anxiety Telling You? [Transcript] Anxiety can be an uncomfortable feeling, but it can also be confusing because you don’t always know what’s wrong. Here are four easy steps you can use to understand what is going on beneath your anxiety and what your anxiety is trying to tell you. Notice Your Anxiety… Continue reading What is Your Anxiety Telling You? [Video]
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