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Many of us experience seasons when we feel overwhelmed or more stress than usual. Whether it is because of your job, family problems or you just feel extra anxious, you might be wondering if this period of ups and downs warrants seeing a therapist rather than trying to deal with it on your own
According to the American Psychological Association , research increasingly supports the idea that emotional health and physical health are closely linked, and that seeing a psychologist can improve your…
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Anxiety is a rising problem in the modern world. Life has changed rapidly, making things more difficult for most people to handle. Anxiety can make your life feel overwhelming. Don’t let anxiety burden you any longer, and look at the following tips to find out how
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Many people around the world are suffering from anxiety. Managing anxiety can be a real challenge, and some are reluctant to get professional help. Luckily, the following article has some great information that can help anyone get their anxiety under control
To ensure that anxiety is not getting you down, get sufficient exercise every day to calm your nerves. When you’re physically active you release endorphins…
There are a lot of reasons someone might feel anxious. A stressful job, a dysfunctional family or simply a sensitivity to stress can be the cause of your problems. Anxiety can affect anyone. If anxiety is a normal part of your day, the following are some proven ideas to help you relax in life more
If you are one of the millions of sufferers of persistent anxiety, then you need to visit your doctor. Each day there are new breakthroughs in treatment and…
Anxiety does not discriminate and can hit anyone hard. It is truly a debilitating and real condition that could take over someones life if they let it. Using this advice, you can see options that may help you with your anxiety
Express your biggest fear to someone you trust, and make it bigger than it really is. Once you recount this fear to them again and again, you will soon realize how silly it can be, and you just might end up looking…
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About 10,000 people are homeless in Nebraska each year. Recently two names dropped off that list, an Omaha couple who were living in a tent camp. In February we introduced…
Why Know About Military Culture
The ability to understand and appreciate the military culture and to tailor clinical practices based on that understanding and appreciation is imperative for clinicians working with Service members. Just as any individual receiving care, Service members, Veterans, and their family members should feel understood and respected as well as have their problems readily identified and addressed in an effective, safe, and…
Stress in the environment is every bit as dangerous to the brain as chemical toxins, especially for children. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Pr...
One of the best ways to learn is by watching what other people do to succeed. While your individual situation may differ, you can watch other family businesses and glean valuable insights into how they make a success of it
I found a nice resource in the six videos in a recent New York Times article that highlight the ups and downs of family businesses. I enjoyed the videos stories that small business writer, Stacy Cowley, collected. Through these real life stories she…
It’s hard to keep secrets in family businesses yet I see so many parents try. I have had too many parents tell me that their children aren’t aware of the hardship the parent or the business is facing
The reality is that the child knows something. Just like an animal can smell danger, your child can feel the tension in the house, even if he or she can’t describe in words what’s wrong. If your child doesn’t get your help in understanding the…