Who couldn’t do a better job relaxing? Probably all of us! And that includes kids, teens, and adults alike. Our daily lives have gotten so fast paced and stressful that many of of need to pay attention to having a little more balance, some time to stop, notice, and smell the roses, so that we […]
8 Common Anxiety Tricks and How to Cope
March 5, 2015 by
If you or a loved one has suffered from anxiety, you know how uncomfortable it is and you may feel like you would do just about anything to make the feelings go away. While some strategies are effective at decreasing the distress associated with anxiety, some common techniques and beliefs we have about anxiety can […]
How to Cope with Holiday Stress: 6 Tips to Help You Through the Season
November 21, 2014 by
The holiday season may bring joy and happiness and may also bring stress and anxiety. Are you one of those people who is starting to feel overwhelmed and stressed about upcoming holiday events? If you are susceptible to anxiety, depression, have lost a loved one, or simply have a hard time knowing when to say […]
How to Help Your Child Overcome Halloween Fears
October 5, 2014 by
As the fall gets underway and Halloween time approaches, it is not unusual for children to have fears of the dark, monsters, and spiders. While many children and adults look forward to Halloween because of fun costumes and good candy, some kids become terrified when Halloween decorations, scary masks and costumes, and haunted houses start […]
7 Tips to Help Your Child Cope with Back to School Stress & Anxiety
July 15, 2014 by
Is your child among those experiencing stress because summer is ending and school is beginning? While some students and families look forward to a new school year, for others it can be a time of stress and doom- especially for those who love the carefree summer days of sun, fun, and relaxation. But summer […]
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