We are born relying on cues from our bodily sensations, interacting with the world based on how our bodies feel. As we grow older, our mind becomes dominant and we…
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What Is The Purpose of Labeling Anxiety As A “Worry Monster” and Why Is creating An Anxiety Monster Important? First, labeling anxiety as a monster allows us to externalize the…
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During his year tenure at Renewed Freedom Center, Noah Laracy became inspired by discussions lead by the executive director, Dr. Jenny Yip. These candid talks, centered on particular aspects of…
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Sometimes it’s easy to be hard on ourselves – to focus on the things we do poorly, the mistakes we make, or the things we’re not any good at. To…
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Yelling, screaming, tears and sometimes hitting and throwing things makes for quite an ordeal! For children, parents and everyone else who bears witness (sorry Fido), a meltdown (or tantrum) can…
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Afghan American immigrants are a relatively small minority group compared to other ethnic groups in the U.S. However, due to war and instability in their home country, Afghan immigrants are…
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Anger is a natural emotion that we all experience. Some people get angry from time to time while others are angry more often than not. No matter how often you…
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The idea of the holidays puts my head into a tail spin and my heart into mild palpitations. PANIC! I'm concerned about past family dynamics and interactions. I'm on pins…
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How often do you hear this? Unless you frequently treat OCD, hopefully not often. Yet, this poses a direct dilemma for those who don’t usually work with OCD sufferers and…
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