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The Power of the Breath in Calming the Nervous System November 30, 2016 . 3 Comments
People seek counseling for any number of reasons, but something every person I have ever seen had in common is wanting to feel better quickly. I can hardly blame them. When I am not feeling ... Read More
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Exposure Therapy for Anxiety Backfires in Study November 8, 2012 . 37 Comments
Corrective learning is a process that occurs when existing conceptions and beliefs are replaced by more adaptive ones. For individuals with anxiety, panic, and phobias, exposure therapy ... Read More
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Deep Breathing and Guided Imagery for Anxiety June 22, 2012 . 12 Comments
In counseling, many of the ways to address anger can also be used as tools to address anxiety. Deep breathing is one such tool. Getting that full, deep breath of oxygen will indeed help ... Read More
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The Two Pillars of Mindfulness-Based Therapy January 31, 2011 . 4 Comments
Mindfulness-based therapy is an approach in which the principles of mindfulness are applied for therapeutic purposes. What does this mean? My previous article discussed basic elements ... Read More
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Anger 101 Part I: Understanding, Appreciating, and Coping with Anger April 29, 2010 . 10 Comments
The first in a series of articles dedicated to understanding, appreciating, and coping with our anger. “Sticks and Stones.” I am sure most of you have heard this saying and ... Read More