I once had a well-intentioned person ask me if I “do therapy on [my]self.” While therapists can use some of the techniques they might teach their clients, there isn’t a way to replicate the therapeutic relationship with…yourself. There is intrinsic value in talking to and connecting with another human being about your struggles. Here are “11…
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“Not Today…”
As a fellow runner, I cannot stop thinking about this story about a Seattle runner who was attacked while stopping to use a restroom in the park. Her successful fight against her attacker came as a result of using self-defense tactics she recently learned. Here are some simple self-defense moves. Main Line United Brazilian Jiu…
Social Anxiety and the Role of Genetics
This article published by Psychology Today describes the link between social anxiety and genetics. This, of course, doesn’t mean that DNA is the only cause, but a factor. Very interesting!
Teaching Resiliency
Teaching our children to be resilient is vital; failure to do so can result in young adults (and eventually, adults) who cannot handle failure and/or criticism, often resulting in great stress and anxiety. If you have a hard time with allowing your child to fail, telling them “no,” or letting them struggle, it could be a…