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Ken Goodman, Debra Kissen, and David Rosmarin provide education to reduce COVID anxiety and help people re-enter society.
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How to Overcome Anxiety, Webinars and Q&AsWhen times are difficult, we often respond to our suffering with self-criticism, self-punishment, or pleasure withholding. In this webinar you will learn how to use self-compassion, the art of treating yourself with kindness, care, and respect.
Self-Compassion: Tending to Your Struggles with Loving-Kindness Read More »
Anxiety and Depression, Webinars and Q&AsThis webinar is presented by the Anxiety and Depression Association of America.
Thriving with Anxiety and Depression with Dr. Ashley Smith Read More »
Anxiety and Depression, Webinars and Q&AsLearn the connection between the brain and the gut and how to calm your butterflies.
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Anxious Stomach: Gut-Brain ConnectionWhat is an appropriate level of COVID-19 worry and what steps can you take to reduce your anxiety Today I had a Zoom call with a patient who leaves deliveries on her porch for a week and then disinfects the packages before opening them. Another patient shared how upon returning home she removes all her
Flatten the Fear with Facts Read More »
How to Overcome AnxietyTop Ten Anxiety Reduction Strategies for Fear of the Coronavirus During this time of national crisis, we must manage two things simultaneously: 1) Protect ourselves from the Coronavirus, and 2) Protect ourselves from anxiety. If your anxiety, fear, and worry has been overwhelming, put these ten strategies into practice. Media Distancing: To stop the spread
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How to Overcome AnxietyEveryone’s skin crawls when they hear nails on a chalkboard (remember chalkboards?). But if your body reacts with extreme discomfort at the sound of everyday noises, like chewing, slurping coughing and tapping, you might be suffering from Misophonia, literally translated as “the hatred of sounds.” Although not recognized as a genuine disorder, the symptoms are
Misophonia – Like Nails on a Chalkboard Read More »
MisophoniaIf anyone knows how stressful the holiday season can be, it’s Santa Claus. I\’ve often wondered how he\’s able to keep his cool when things are heating up at the North Pole. I recently interviewed Santa and asked him how he handles holiday stress. Here\’s what he had to say. KEN: Tell me Santa, how do you
Santa’s Secrets for a Stress-Free Holiday Season Read More »
Holiday StressEver wonder why you get “butterflies” in your stomach before doing something stressful? Or why you feel like your stomach is “tied in knots” after an argument? Researchers have identified a powerful connection between the gut and the brain that makes the gut especially susceptible to stress and other emotions. Stomach problems are one of
My Gut Reaction: Stress and the Brain-Gut Connection Read More »
Anxious Stomach: Gut-Brain ConnectionYou’re getting ready for a peaceful night sleep and you see something moving on the floor next you’re your bed. A spider! You call your braver half to kill it. Your hero jumps into action. The shoe slams down on the hardwood. Thank goodness! And then you see the spider scurry under the bed. NOOO!
The Most Effective Treatment for Anxiety Read More »
CBT: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, How to Overcome Anxiety