Anxiety is a mental health disorder affecting millions of individuals from childhood through adulthood. In Part 1, we looked at some of the basic symptoms of anxiety that can bring about debilitating effects for those living with this malady. We’ll now consider various coping methods. Effective Tools for Managing Anxiety Several strategies that may help you include: Making a…
You may think your worries about day-to-day happenings are normal. However, you may actually be dealing with anxiety without knowing it. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA): “Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older, or 18.1% of the…
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Boss’s Day is scheduled each year for October 16th. Are you someone who observes this celebration? I’ve heard some think of it as a silly observance because: “Every day is Boss’s Day since they are the ones in charge.” Hmm, they do have a point. However, as employees for our companies—whether we work from home or in a traditional office setting—it is…
Many of the Halloween masks and horror movies we see this month are meant to frighten us. It simply goes along with the holiday tradition. But did you know that other things happening in normal day-to-day routines may cause some individuals to experience extreme fear or excessive anxiety? Diagnosed anxiety is a mental health disorder affecting millions of individuals…
The monotony and solitude of a quiet life stimulates the creative mind.” ~Albert Einstein You may think you’ve racked up enough alone time over the past few years to last a lifetime, but having regular stints of private time is actually good for our souls. In fact, we read in Psalm 62:5 where King David…
Death is an important matter of life. Do you ever talk with your children about it? Each year we see news reports about well-known, successful celebrities suddenly ending their lives. We hear about these tragic circumstances with shock and sadness—and so do our kids! We may think these headlines are sad or unfortunate, but then…
Using telehealth as a way to meet with your counselor has been around for quite some time. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become a mainstream option when meeting in person is not possible for various reasons. Now that using telehealth technology has become commonplace, we receive many questions from people who are interested in receiving…
Which colors are you drawn to when you are excited about a new project or event? How about when you’re feeling worried or melancholy? Ever wonder why? You may not think about it, but there’s actually a reason behind the mood and behavior that comes from the colors in your environment. And if you are…
Depression and suicide are sadly in the news all too often these days. From famous celebrities, designers, musicians, and actors to people we go to work and school with each day—there is not a group or culture exempt from fighting the battle of depression. Internally and externally, depression can be all-consuming. And it affects not…