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Writing by Dr. Alicia H. Clark on anxiety, relationships, wellness and parenting.
How A Fear Of Commitment Is Sabotaging Your Goals Plus How To Turn This Around For Good
Do you sometimes find yourself at some point veered off course and seemingly farther away from your goal than when you started? An underlying fear of…
How To Know If Your Teen Has Anxiety Or Depression
Our number one goal as parents is to raise happy and mentally healthy kids; but this can be harder than we might expect, especially when it…
Understanding The Technical Difference Between Envy Vs Jealousy (So You Know What’s Really Going On In Your Heart)
At one time or another, everyone has experienced the conflicts of envy vs jealousy. Both are covetous feelings – wanting something you don’t have or wanting…
Is Your Kid’s Fear Of Failure Stopping Them From Trying New Things? Try This.
It can be heartbreaking to watch your kid lose out on opportunities because their fear of failure stops them from trying new things. You see their…
Finding Joy During The Holidays: Focus on Feelings Not Facts
Planning for holidays can be challenging at the best of times, and finding joy during the holidays with COVID-19 restrictions can leave even the jolliest of…
7 Surprising Ways Anxiety Benefits Your Life
Anxiety benefits aren't exactly something most people talk about. With such a bad rap, it isn't hard to view anxiety as a hindrance that at its…
How Can I Stop My Intrusive Thoughts Of Worry?
Feel like your COVID-19 life is one big “What if?” One big uncertainty, right? The uncertainty breeds worry. Which breeds intrusive thoughts about said worries. Perhaps…
How To Overcome Anxiety Brain Fog
Anxiety is a complex brain-body system that has evolved over millions of years to help ensure our survival. Sometimes the symptoms of anxiety can meld with…
How To Stop Feeling Guilty That You’re Screwing Up Your Anxious Kid (You’re Not)
As a parent, it isn't always easy to know how to stop feeling guilty especially when it comes to our children, and seeing them overwhelmed with…
Understanding The Ins & Outs Of An Anxious Attachment Style (From A Therapist Who Knows)
Do you know what anxious attachment is? It’s when you’re anxious for people to show you they love you. Your parents. Your friends. Your coworkers. Because…
What is Anxiety, What is an Anxiety Disorder, and Why Defining It Matters
As a practicing psychologist for over 20 years, the question of “what is anxiety” is one that has led many conversations in my office. People often…
How To Recover From Emotional Exhaustion When You Don’t Have The Resources To Quit Your Life
Emotional exhaustion can feel like a deep pit with sandy walls, where every attempt to escape has you sliding right back to the bottom. You just…