Self-Harm: Why We Do It and How To Stop
By Jennifer A. DuBos, MA LPC The subject of self-injury, or cutting as most people generically refer to it, is something that can turn any parent’s stomach. We think “What could have happened to my...
View ArticleGrant Stenzel speaks at Compass Church!
Parents, if you’re concerned about how to help your children deal with their emotions (and what parent isn’t?) as well as learning more about how to protect your kids when they go online, don’t miss...
View ArticleIdentifying the Three Fundamental Fears: Death, Abandonment and Failure.
by Jen DuBos, MA LPC People can be afraid of literally anything: Snakes. Sleep. Germs. Airplanes. Malls. Relationships. Pogo sticks. Even a toothbrush going through the back of your head. But as varied...
View ArticleWhat’s Your Tape?
by Cara Jones, LCPC “I can’t say no.” “I should do this.” “It just has to be this way.” “If something doesn’t turn out the way I hoped, it’s just going to be awful.” “I have to do everything...
View ArticleBack to School: Easing Your Child’s Anxiety (While Easing Your Own!)
The heat waves have dissipated, the crowds at the pool are starting to thin and that familiar list of school supplies has arrived. Fall is near, and it’s time to send the kids back to school. Starting...
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Chronic Illness or Clinical Anxiety?: How to Identify Symptoms
Pain, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, muscle aches, tooth pain, dizziness, heart palpitations, headaches, fatigue, shortness of breath, changes in appetite, sleeplessness … Just reading the list can...
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Chronic Illness or Clinical Anxiety?: Causes of Anxiety That May Lead to...
In Part 1 of this series, we took a look at the impact anxiety can have on the body as a cause or accelerant of pain or illness. In Part II, we will examine some causes of anxiety, with hopes of...
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Chronic Illness Or Clinical Anxiety?: How To Address Your Anxiety Symptoms
In Part One and Part Two of this article, we discussed how anxiety can mask as physical illness and the different forms in which it shows up. In Part Three, this final installment, we will discuss ways...
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When No News Is Good News: Coping with Stress Related to Tragic Events (Pt. 2)
In Part 1 of this article we discussed the effects of widespread tragic events on a person’s emotional and physical well-being. While many of us remain physically separated from these larger-scale...
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From ‘Surviving’ to ‘Thriving’: Simple Tips for Managing Stress
By: Aly Webster When it comes to managing the stress of everyday life, it may seem as though we have little to no control. The bills will continue to come, deadlines will continue to pass, your...
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