Anxiety is a normal part of life. It gives us the rush of adrenaline we need to perform at our best. It also helps us to stay alert in dangerous situations. But how do you know when you or your child are struggling with too much anxiety? And what can you do about it? New …
When Is The Worry too Much? New Resource for Anxiety Concerns Read More »
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a psychotherapy used in the healing symptoms and emotional distress caused by trauma or disturbing life experiences. It is a proven therapy with a core belief that the mind can heal from psychological trauma much like the body heals from a physical trauma. The brain’s information processing system …
It’s that time of year; the cold weather, the snow, the holidays, Christmas lights, and less daylight. This time of year can be cheery and bliss for some but for others it can become stressful, overwhelming, tense, and anxiety provoking with changes in routines. Here are some helpful tips to help get through this time …
This may not be the most therapeutic way to phrase this—but, sometimes life wakes you up by slapping you right in the face. My moment happened recently when I went to my new primary care doctor’s office for a check-up. I hadn’t been to the doctor’s in some time (you know COVID and all) and …
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As summer begins to wind down, the hours of daylight become less, and the kids prepare for school, I am reminded of a feeling I used to have as a child and young adult during the transition from summer to fall. I did not understand it then, but I have come to know that what …
For many patients who use medication to help manage mental health, staying on track with proper dosing and timing can be a struggle. If this sounds like you, you’re not alone — according to the FDA, nearly 50% of patients don’t take their medication as directed. Dr. Tanveer Hussain, an experienced psychiatrist who serves children, …
Struggling to Stay on Track with Medication? Two Tips from Dr. Hussain Read More »
Spring gives us a new sense of hope. It’s a time to think about renewing, achieving, and growing. Just as the flowers bloom, we may want to experience this type of change within ourselves. The season of spring is a time to look at new beginnings and fresh starts. Spring begs us to look at …
What is mindfulness? How do you practice mindfulness? This two-minute video, based on mindfulness practice with Terri McNeely, MEd, LISW, introduces mindfulness and shares an easy breathing technique. Interested in learning more about how mindfulness can help you manage stress or anxiety? Contact our office at 440-250-9414
This year has alternated between challenging and more challenging depending on how you or your loved ones have been affected by the events in the world. For parents, it is particularly complicated because you are not only trying to deal with your own emotions and reactions to everything happening, but also trying to help your …
