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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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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The Science Behind How You Can Actually Change Your Behavior
Now that it’s February, it’s a good time to evaluate how those New Year’s resolutions are coming along. If you’re like the majority of people who set those goals year
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Lessons from TLC’s 90 Day Fiancé, Part 2
Welcome back! If you’ve come here first, you’ll want to check out Part One of Lessons from TLC’s 90 Day Fiancé. Today, I’ll give you 3 more lessons. And, while
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Lessons from TLC’s 90 Day Fiancé, Part 1
On a cold, miserable, gray Cleveland weekend, my daughter introduced me to the highly addictive reality show 90 Day Fiancé. I know. I don’t know what came over me. But
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Certainty is a Feeling, Not a Fact
“Certainty is a feeling, not a fact” is a well-known phrase among OCD and anxiety therapists, but it bears spending some time unpacking. Anyone who reads my stuff regularly knows
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5 Steps to Respond to Your Child’s Worries
How to best respond to our children’s worries and anxiety is one of the questions I’m asked most often. In this month’s Northeast Ohio Parent’s article, I dive into the
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