Anxiety About Counseling (Thinking of Going It Alone?)
Going to a psychotherapist for the first time can be very anxiety-provoking for some people. Consider this, if you need treatment for overwhelming anxiety that causes you to avoid everything that makes you anxious, there's a good chance that you will avoid getting treatment for anxiety! I've … [Read more...]
Emotional First Aid After an Accident (to reduce the likelihood of a traumatic reaction)
You're supposed to get right back on the horse after you fall off, right? Not so fast. If you follow that old adage after an accident, you are much more likely to develop anxiety disorders, phobias or even post-traumatic stress disorder. According to Dr. Peter Levine, Ph.D., … [Read more...]
