What is Life Coaching?
Many people wonder what a life coach does and how it is similar or different than therapy. Both coaching and therapy are helpful for working toward optimal mental health. They…
The Teen Brain and Trusting the Process
When I started researching more of the science behind the teen brain, I began to look at my kids’ behaviors as totally normal rather than off-the-charts emotionally dramatic and damaging.…
How to Calm A Panic Attack
Panic attacks are overwhelming responses to anxiety, fear, or stress. They can come out of the blue and produce symptoms like difficulty breathing, tightness in your chest, rapid heartrate, or…
Social Anxiety
How many times have you labeled yourself or someone else “shy” or “introverted” but wondered if it could be something more? Individuals with social anxiety are not always shy, and…
Smashing Test Anxiety
Perhaps you’ve experienced that sinking feeling in your stomach at the thought of an upcoming important exam. You try to study but can’t get over ruminating thoughts that lead to…