It is challenging today and it has been challenging for many generations of girls to develop a strong and healthy body image in our society. The challenges exist, are real, and can be highly detrimental to our girls as they become young women. Our society distorts the images we see in the media and the […]
How to be Compassionate When Your Child is Suffering From Anxiety: 9 Tips
June 14, 2016 by
Anxiety is a difficult condition. Not only for the person who is experiencing the irrational fears, indecisiveness, dependency, and insecurity; but also for those family members who live with and care for that person. Whether that person is your partner, parent, sibling, or child at times, it can be a struggle to feel compassion. Anxiety […]
How to Cope with Final Exam Stress: 7 Do’s and Don’ts for High School and College Students
May 1, 2016 by
Are you a high school student or college student and feeling overwhelmed with upcoming final exams? If so, you should know that you are not alone in feeling stressed, worried, afraid, and freaked out by this end of school year pressure. Let’s start off by gaining an understanding about the reasons you may be feeling […]
How to Cope with Teenage Depression and Anxiety
April 20, 2016 by
If you are a teenager or a parent of a teen, who is struggling with depression and anxiety, you know these can be scary and stressful times. Adolescence is a challenging developmental phase when children are no longer children, spread their wings, and prepare for young adulthood. It is important to be supportive and have […]
The Importance of Addressing Your Physical Health and Mental Health: Sleep, Food, and Exercise
January 20, 2016 by
When suffering from depression and anxiety, many people describe serious and significant physical complaints in addition to emotional symptoms. It is important to keep in mind that our bodies and our brains are connected so that when we work to improve your emotional health, it makes sense to take a look at your physical health […]
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