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Writing by Dr. Alicia H. Clark on anxiety, relationships, wellness and parenting.
I Want To Stop Thinking About Something. But How?
With so many unknowns and things on the horizon you may not want to think about, it isn't hard to dread what may lie ahead, and have…
Should My Child Return To School This Fall? 5 Steps To Help Parents Make A Good Decision
Back-to-school is coming on fast and schools are working hard to comply with various guidelines for reopening. Whether you are getting word about what your school…
In A Relationship With Someone With Anxiety During COVID-19? Try This.
Are you in a relationship with someone with anxiety, living in the same house? Most often, we address this challenge from our perspective – the person…
B+ is the New A: Why Managing Expectations Is Critical To Managing Frustration
Who isn't losing a bit of patience during the lockdown, and now the phased reopening that has many of us feeling uncertain and anxious once again? It was…
How To Take Control Of Anxiety When You Can’t Stop Thinking About George Floyd and Racial Injustice
Who, these days, is not walking around, traumatized by the video of George Floyd’s murder? To say nothing of the painful realities of systemic racism, police…
Playtime! Why It’s A Must To Reduce Stress & Anxiety
It's playtime. Let’s go do something! Can we make a playdate? Will you play with me? We associate these requests with children, maximum age 10, because…
4 Stress Benefits From Laughter That Can Help No Matter The Crisis
Everyone is navigating novel situations because of the pandemic. Understandably, these new situations (working from home, homeschooling, working from home AND homeschooling) are causing significant stress,…
The Emotional Driver’s Seat: How To Take Control Of Anxiety and Make It Work For You
It isn't hard to be feeling anxious amidst ongoing distancing and global uncertainty, to say nothing of a summer season with plans unknown, rising infection rates,…
If COVID Distance Learning is Stressing You Out, Get This One Thing Right and Your Kids Will Be OK
Moms and dads: How’s this whole Corona homeschooling thing going for you? Is it stressing you out yet? Lately what I keep hearing from parents is…
Curious How To Use Aromatherapy For Anxiety Relief? Start With These 4 Essential Oils
Having always been intrigued by natural medicine and the role it can play in our physical and mental health, I find myself curious what role if…
What To Do When You’re Tired Of Everything COVID-19 Related
Feeling pretty tired of everything these days? Being stuck at home with no clear end in sight, it isn't hard. Many have been feeling pretty over…
Why You Must Be Gentle With Yourself To Take Control Of COVID-19 Anxiety
When things get stressful and hectic, it can help to remind ourselves that anxiety is trying to help us, alert us, focus our attention on things…