Exposure Therapy: Why Directly Confronting Fears Help OCD Sufferers
Directly Confronting Fears Help OCD Sufferers The most natural reaction to something we fear—be that people, objects, or situations—is usually to avoid it. Unfortunately, though, that innate action is often the least helpful response. Think, for example, of someone that suffers from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). The urge to eliminate or avoid something that they fear—contamination,…
Read MoreParenting Challenges – 8 Tips to Avoid Spoiling Your Child
8 Tips to Avoid Spoiling Your Child Imagine the scene: A splendid throne atop an elevated platform. Two servants rushing back and forth, catering to the every wish of the crowned head seated upon the lofty chair. Exhausted from a day’s worth of conforming to the demands of the ruler, they finally bow with heads…
Read MoreThe Holiday Blues: 9 Tips for Coping With the Stress of the Season
9 Tips for Coping With the Stress of the Season The holiday season is supposed to be full of peace, joy, and happiness—right? Then how come you often feel frazzled and dizzy just thinking of all the demands parties, shopping, baking, and entertaining put on you? And why do you shudder at the thought of…
Read MoreTeen OCD and PANDAS: Is There a Connection Between the Two?
Teen OCD and PANDAS PANDAS—Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections. Unfortunately, it has nothing to do with cute black and white animals. To the contrary, it’s actually a scary condition that some have estimated affects 1 in 200 children. But what does it have to do with teen OCD? Understanding PANDAS PANDAS usually…
Read MoreRaising Happy Children Despite Divorce – 7 Positive Co-Parenting Tips
Raising Happy Children Despite Divorce – 7 Positive Co-Parenting Tips As if your divorce hadn’t been difficult enough—now you find yourself in the situation where you still have to work side by side with your ex. Cooperating to raise your children together, yet apart—called co-parenting—is anything but easy. But it is doable. The most important…
Read MoreYou’re Not Missing Out! – 6 Simple Ways to Get Rid of Your FOMO
6 Simple Ways to Get Rid of Your FOMO OMG, you haven’t checked your social media accounts in the last hour? Do you have any idea what you’re missing out on?Your cousin shared pictures from the awesome party she went to last weekend. Your club buddies posted another episode of the travel log from their…
Read MoreFuture Tripping: The Risk of Obsessing About “What Ifs” and How to Prevent It
The Risk of Obsessing About What Ifs and How to Prevent It Taking a mental journey into the future. Dreaming about your goals. That can actually be stimulating, motivating, inspiring. The problem starts when your dreams become worries and your journey resembles more a psychedelic horror trip than a blissful daydream. You may find your…
Read MoreHomework Procrastination? 7 Out of the Box Solutions for Getting It Done!
Homework Procrastination “Time to start homework.” “Ugh,” he huffs. “Do I have to?” “Come on. Stop procrastinating.” You give him a stern look, hoping a little parental intimidation will get the point across. “It won’t do itself.” He rolls his eyes. You point to the table. “Now.” “Just ten more…
Read MoreAdult ADHD and Depression: Is It Primary or Secondary & Why It Matters?
Adult ADHD and Depression You’re in a funk. Unfocused and unmotivated. Is it depression? Or something else? Could it have something to do with your ADHD? It certainly could! Adult ADHD and depression often go hand-in-hand. Of course, if you’re afflicted with ADHD, it doesn’t mean you’re depressed, neither does suffering from depression automatically mean…
Read MoreSymptoms of Child Depression: How To Know If It’s More Than the Blues
Symptoms of Child Depression You’ve been watching your daughter listlessly poking around in her food. Spaghetti and meatballs are usually her favorite. The matter only serves to highlight the overall somberness you’ve observed in her lately. Especially, after that last report card hadn’t been as shiny as it used to be. That’s why you decided…
Read MoreTalking with Your Teen: 7 Tips to Make It a Two-Way Communication
Talking with Your Teen “I don’t know what to do anymore. My teen just doesn’t want to talk to me!” Sounds like your situation? Before you get too frustrated with the matter, stop and think for a moment. Are you actually upset that your teenager won’t talk to you, or that they won’t listen to…
Read MoreMindfulness for Children: 5 Easy Ways to Make It Fun
Mindfulness for Children. These days, when you google the word you will find its lofty concept inherently connected to mental health and psychological therapy. That alone can make the idea a little intimidating to implement for adults. How could you ever explain or teach it to your children? It’s actually not quite as complicated as…
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