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Let’s start by talking about the elephant in the room – Thought Field Therapy (TFT) looks weird. It really, really does, and I would be doing us both a disservice if I didn’t address that. But here’s the thing – just because something looks weird, doesn’t mean it doesn’t deserve your attention. (If that were the case, no one would …
Have you ever wondered whether your son or daughter might suffer from childhood OCD? Believe it or not, 1 in 100 kids suffer from OCD. But while OCD symptoms are easily recognized in adults and readily diagnosed by mental health professionals, parents often write off the same symptoms in their children as being a “phase” and in some cases overlook …
For many people, hope comes from setting a goal and working towards it. It motivates us to action. So when we find ourselves feeling defeated and hopeless, it can paralyze us. It takes away our motivation to work toward things, and ultimately can leave us without the motivation to even live. Hope is powerful. It’s more than just an idea …
It really is no wonder why depression and anxiety are at an all-time high in the United States. In the last 6 months, there have been two confirmed terrorist attacks on U.S. soil. Four of the 10 deadliest shootings in U.S. history have occurred in the last two years (including the recent shootings in Las Vegas and Parkland, Fl). And …
Believe it or not, a certain level of anxiety is actually a good thing. There is a fine line between good, healthy and appropriate anxiety (like that nervous feeling you get just before making a big purchase, that causes you to take a second and think about whether you really want to spend that money) and bad anxiety (extreme anxiety …
Managing OCD can seem impossible. If you suffer from obsessive compulsive disorder, you know exactly what I mean. You feel completely out of control of your own mind. You want nothing more than to let go of the obsessive thoughts, and go about your day like any other person would be able to… but you can’t. It’s frustrating, overwhelming, and …
If I told you that I had a foolproof, side-effect free method to quit smoking naturally, what would you say? If you’re here, my guess is you’d jump at the opportunity. Most people know that smoking is bad for them, and for the people around them. I know you’ve probably heard a lot of this before, but just to put …
Get healthy, quit smoking, read more, learn a new language or a new skill… Whether you’re 18 or 80, chances are you’ve made at least one New Year’s Resolution in your life. And most likely, you haven’t kept it. According to the University of Scranton, while about 40% of Americans make New Year’s Resolutions, only 9% actually keep them. Ready to …
For some people, the holidays are a time of love, joy, and happy memories; a time for reconnecting with family and old friends. But for many people, the holiday grief can be completely overwhelming. The same experiences that are cause for extreme joy, become triggers for the deep sadness associated with loss of loved ones. If you are one of those …
Social anxiety during the holidays is at an all time high. And it’s no wonder why. Costco has Christmas trees out in August! Monster Mash is replaced with Frosty The Snowman, and stores start pushing you to do your holiday shopping well before you’ve even finished your Thanksgiving dinner. It can be anxiety-inducing for anybody, but for those who suffer …
