Is Distraction the Answer to Handling Stress?
Is Distraction the Answer to Handling Stress? More and more, I am hearing about the idea of distraction in some form as the answer to overwhelming thoughts and feelings such as anxiety. For me, distraction has never really worked, so I also never push it with clients. Learning Exposure & Response Prevention first brought the […]
Navigating the Holidays with Small Children
The holiday season, while filled with joy and cheer, can also be a source of stress and anxiety, particularly for parents of young children. Disrupted routines, increased social interactions, and heightened expectations can make this time of year challenging. I have two young girls (two and a half and 10 months old) and whether we […]
Social Anxiety Support Group
Welcome to Our Social Anxiety Support Group Featuring 2 Separate Running groups 1. traditional in-person Group 2. Virtual “Stepping Stone” group Both groups have a unique focus each week as a team on:1. Discussing the previous week’s shame-attacking exercise.2. Helping each other plan for the upcomiing week. This makes for a light-hearted, fun social experience that in itself […]