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Anxiety, Guides & Tips, Therapy

What Clients Say vs. What They Mean (And What Might Help Us Ask)

Decoding emotionally ambiguous phrases and how to meet them with care and clarity....

Anxiety, Guides & Tips

Navigating Job Anxiety: When Mental Health Affects Your Work

If you’ve ever felt like your anxiety is taking over your life—so much so that it’s impacting your ability to work—you’re not alone. Anxiety can be overwhelming, especially when it feels like it’s putting your livelihood at risk. Many people in this situation feel trapped, unable to perform at their...

Anxiety, Guides & Tips

Anxiety 101: How to Cope When Your Brain Won’t Shut Up

You know that feeling when your brain suddenly decides to become a 24/7 talk show host, constantly bombarding you with thoughts? Welcome to anxiety—where every little thing has the potential to spiral into a full-blown existential crisis. I’ve been there (more times than I’d like to admit), and let me...

Anxiety, Social Anxiety

Am I Talking Too Much? Navigating Self-Regulation and Anxiety in Group Settings

Have you ever found yourself in a group conversation, sharing thoughts and stories, only to be hit with a sudden wave of anxiety? You might start wondering, “Am I talking too much? Are others bored or annoyed with my contributions?” This fear can lead to a cycle of self-doubt, making...

Anxiety, Confidence & Self-Worth, Family, Mental health, Mental Health & Society, Social Anxiety

Understanding Self-Confidence: A Psychological Perspective (What It Is And How It’s Formed)

Self-confidence is a complex and multifaceted construct that has been studied by psychologists for decades. At its core, self-confidence refers to our belief in our ability to succeed and our judgment. But what are the key components of self-confidence, and how does it develop over time? Components of Self-Confidence Self-confidence...

Anxiety, Confidence & Self-Worth, Guides & Tips, Mental health

Building Self-Confidence: Practical Strategies

Self-confidence is often the key to achieving our goals and living a fulfilling life. When we believe in ourselves and our abilities, we’re more likely to take risks, pursue opportunities, and overcome challenges. But what is self-confidence, exactly, and how can we build more of it? What is Self-Confidence? Self-confidence...

Anxiety, Family, Mental health, Social Anxiety

A Comprehensive Guide to Social Anxiety: Understanding, and Finding Help

Social anxiety is a common mental health condition that involves intense feelings of fear, nervousness, and self-consciousness in social situations. People with social anxiety worry that they will act in a way that will be embarrassing or humiliating, and that others will judge them negatively. This fear can interfere with...

Anxiety, Guides & Tips, Social Anxiety

Understanding Social Anxiety: What It Is, and How You Can Cope

Social anxiety is a common mental health condition that involves intense feelings of fear, nervousness, and self-consciousness in social situations. People with social anxiety worry that they will act in a way that will be embarrassing or humiliating, and that others will judge them negatively. This fear can interfere with...

Anxiety, Guides & Tips, Personal, Social Anxiety

Navigating Social Anxiety: My Personal Journey and Tips for Coping

Hey everyone, it’s Hilit. I hope this finds you well. Today, I want to talk about social anxiety – something I’ve personally struggled with for many years. My first memories of social anxiety date back to my teenage years. I was always the quiet girl in the classroom, afraid to...

Anxiety, Trauma

Helplessness and Trauma: What’s the Link?

Introduction: Trauma is a deeply distressing or disturbing experience that has long-lasting effects on an individual’s mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Helplessness is a feeling of being unable to control or alter a situation regardless of one’s effort. The two often go hand-in-hand, as many who experience trauma often feel...
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