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Writing by Dr. Alicia H. Clark on anxiety, relationships, wellness and parenting.
15 Ways To Promote Civil Dialogue & Avoid Losing Family & Friends Over Politics
Few scenarios evoke more intense emotions than witnessing how people respond to the evolving political climate. Debates seep into everyday conversations, divergent views risk erupting into…
8 Key Ways to Heal After Personal Trauma and Setbacks
Healing after personal trauma takes time and requires consistent, and hopeful, effort. It's normal to wonder how you will ever heal after experiencing a personal trauma…
6 Ways Grief Can Make You Wonder If You’ll Ever Be OK
With the holidays and early winter being statistically the most popular season to die, late winter can be a time of grief for many survivors left…
Why Grieving & Anxiety Go Hand-in-Hand
Psychological insights to help you as you heal People don’t often think of anxiety when they think about loss and grief. You expect to be sad,…
How To Stop Procrastinating In 8 Workable Steps
The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step – Lao Tzu Most of us struggle with procrastination from time-to-time, but for some people, procrastination…
Does Marijuana Help With Anxiety Or Is This A Myth We’re Just Hoping is True?
Marijuana and anxiety: Advice for parents and caregivers As an anxiety clinician, I have witnessed firsthand what the research shows: anxiety rates are rising. As such,…
One Hidden Benefit Of Tackling Your Chronic Disorganization – It Will Reduce Your Anxiety
Chronic disorganization is real, and the relationship between disorganization and anxiety can be exacerbating. Have you ever wondered why it feels like such a relief to…
Feeling Envious And Irritated Lately? Try This One Thing
Feeling Envious And Irritated Lately? Try This One Thing It isn't hard to be envious of friends and neighbors who seem to be weathering life a…
What Is Teenage Angst & When To Be Concerned From A Psychologist Who Knows
If you’re the parent of a teen, chances are you have had plenty of occasions to feel frustrated, confused and worried about how s/he is behaving.…
Feeling Anxiety About Dating? Here’s Why That’s Normal
Whether you’re in a new relationship, or wanting to find one, it can be easy to feel anxiety about dating even as the common wisdom is…
How to Help Someone With Anxiety About the Unknown
It isn't always easy to know how to help someone with anxiety, especially when we are sharing the same worries and concerns. When it comes to…
Understanding OCD – How It’s Different From General Anxiety
Understanding OCD is more than just noticing controlling behavior or preferences for order, and can be more nuanced than we may think. Distinguishing between a normal human…