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Presented by Mary Mulhall, MA/LLP The Evolutionary Roots of Anxiety Anxiety is a fundamental human experience, sculpted by evolution to ensure survival. It triggers the "fight or flight" response, preparing our ancestors to face or flee from dangers like predators or...

Presented by Mary Mulhall, MA/LLP Governmental shutdowns, when critical services cease due to budget impasses, political conflicts, or crises, generate widespread uncertainty, sparking generalized anxiety with symptoms like chronic worry, restlessness, and physical...

Memory and Depression By: Stefani Hinton, MA, LPC What did I do yesterday? I know this song, but why can’t I remember the words? I just read an amazing book, but I cannot seem to recall what it was about?  If you struggle with depression and ever asked these...

The Brain on Social Media By: Spencer Mister, MSW, LMSW As a Clinical Social Worker, I see firsthand the impact social media has on our mental health. Teens are constantly comparing themselves to their peers. Established adults make drastic changes to their diets....

Uncertainty is a part of life. Whether it’s navigating career challenges, personal struggles, or global events, life is often unpredictable. But here’s the encouraging truth—while you may not be able to control uncertainty, you can control how you respond to it....

In a world that often celebrates the hustle and the endless to-do lists, saying "no" can feel like a radical act. Yet, it's an essential skill for maintaining mental wellness. Whether it's turning down extra work tasks, declining invitations, or simply setting...

Navigating relationships is no easy feat. Whether it's with a partner, family member, or friend, maintaining a healthy relationship requires clear communication and mutual respect. One of the cornerstones of any healthy relationship is setting and respecting...

By Nicolette Cheff, LMSW Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an approach widely used in schools to foster positive behavior and create a supportive learning environment. PBIS focuses on teaching and reinforcing desired behaviors rather than solely...

By Kelly Rad, LLMSW Burnout can happen to anyone. The word “burnout” was initially associated with being overworked and overstressed at work. As a therapist, I'm seeing a lot of clients that are struggling with burnout in various aspects of their lives not just...

Anxiety is a beast. It complicates even the simplest of tasks. Having said that, anxiety wants our bodies to keep up with our racing minds, and as a result, our bodies can be in “go mode.” Anxiety wants us to overthink, over-plan, overachieve, overdo, over-worry, and...

We all struggle with stress and anxiety from time to time. Many of us feel symptoms in our bodies as well. When stress and anxiety pile up, the way we cope can have an impact on the way we feel physically, as well as our level of functioning in day-to-day tasks or...

By Tom Sutherland, MA, LPC, NCC This is a simple form of meditation that anyone can do: 1. Find a location that is safe and appropriate for this exercise. It will help if the environmental distractions are minimized. 2. Sit upright but keep your posture comfortable....