Stop the Chatter in Your Head
Well, this has been a pretty shitty year, hasn’t it? I’m hard-pressed to find a silver lining, but I do feel moved when my clients say things like “having worked
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What Do I Say When My Child Asks When Coronavirus Will Go Away?
If you haven’t gotten this question yet as a parent, I’d bet it’s coming. Parents are more anxious, and so are kids. Remember that you can’t control your own anxious
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Positive Growth from Negative Experiences
Most of us have heard of Post-Traumatic Stress, but not as many of us are aware of Post-Traumatic Growth. It’s a theory that explains a transformation that can happen after
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5 Steps to Get Better at Being Anxious
I really don’t get people whose temperament isn’t naturally anxious — who now call me and say things like “Wow, Joanna. I now know what you’ve been talking about all
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The 5 Psychological Stages of Isolation
You know that feeling when you read something at just the right time, and everything makes sense? I love those moments. This is exactly what happened to me the other
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Reach Your Goals: Acceptance and Commitment Coaching
I have to be honest. I cringe at the term “life coach.” What does that even mean? I also lose my mind since anyone, yes anyone, can say they’re a
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Coronavirus Anxiety: 3 Tips to Deal With Life After Lockdown
Now that the gradual reopening is upon us, it’s interesting to see the continuum of responses. From elated to cautiously optimistic to downright terrified, how ever you’re feeling, that’s ok.
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5 Ways Growth Mindset Can Help During COVID-19
As we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re navigating through an uncertain and stressful time. People are going to have various reactions. Given my experience, I have this anecdotal sense that
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The Anxiety of COVID-19
Last month, I posted (on Instagram) some reminders for those dealing with excessive worry or anxiety right now because of COVID-19. As the situation continues, even those who don’t normally
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What’s OCD Got to Do With It?
I really try not to be offended easily, and truly, I’m not. But as someone who treats patients with obsessive compulsive disorder, there’s something I need to say. Even in
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7 Things People Without Excessive Anxiety Can Teach Us
Everyone has some anxiety. It’s a normal emotion that we actually need, because it protects us from danger. We don’t want to get rid of it. For those with excessive
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