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When Being Apart Feels Overwhelming: Understanding and Easing Separation Anxiety During Life Transitions

Separation anxiety is something many people associate with young children, and for good reason. In early childhood, it is developmentally…
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Can’t Turn Off Your Brain? Rumination, Catastrophizing, and Generalized Anxiety Explained

You replay a conversation from last week and wonder if you said something wrong. You imagine everything that could go…
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When Fear Takes Flight (or Freezes at the Sight of a Needle): Understanding and Treating Common Phobias in Kids and Adults

From the fear of flying to the panic around vomiting or the dread of doctors, a phobia can sneak into…
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What is OCD? Understanding OCD Types and Related Disorders

What is OCD? Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder involving persistent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive actions (compulsions) intended…
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Embracing Change: 5 Steps to Managing Fall Stress and Anxiety

With fall, the pace of life often picks up in ways we’re not always prepared for. The long, relaxed days…
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Boost Your Mental Wellness Today

Maintaining mental health can be challenging. With nearly one in three people struggling with depression, it’s crucial to find ways…
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4 Great Ways to Boost Your Self-Care and Well-Being

Here are four great ways to boost your self-care and well-being, helping you nurture the flowers and manage the weeds…
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Some Steps to Defuse Anger

Anger is a powerful emotion, often ignited when we feel wronged, threatened, or misunderstood. It’s designed to motivate us to…
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How to Stop Overthinking

Overthinking can be a relentless cycle, trapping us in a web of worries and what-ifs. Fortunately, several evidence-based strategies can…
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4 Great Ways to Boost Your Self-Care and Well-Being

Here are four great ways to boost your self-care and well-being, helping you nurture the flowers and manage the weeds…
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Overcoming Parental Burnout

Parenting is a rewarding yet challenging journey that can sometimes lead to burnout. The constant demands of caring for children,…
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4 Techniques to Beat Stress Today

From scrambling to find your keys in the morning rush to sweating bullets over that upcoming presentation, stress finds its…