What is The Importance of Socialization?
Comments from Kathryn, the author of this blog and a licensed clinical social worker: The topic of socialization relates to relationships and how we interact...
Threats That Are Real, Perceived or Hyped
Responses to Real or Perceived Threats Fear. Stress. Worry. Anxiety. These four words describe responses to real or perceived threats. Even though they are frequently...
How Is Financial Anxiety Different Than Financial Concern?
Financial Anxiety vs. Financial Concern It is not uncommon to have concerns or worry about money from time to time, for example, during the holiday...
Are You Doomscrolling and Need A Digital Detox?
Doomscrolling Between your phone, TV, tablet and laptop it is so easy to be on informational overload. This behavior is sometimes called doomscrolling because most...
What is Eco-Anxiety / Climate Change Anxiety?
Eco-Anxiety Eco-anxiety is the anxiety that surfaces when thinking about that state of planet; floods, hurricanes, wildfires, the glaciers melting, etc. If doesn’t matter if...
Using Journaling to Reduce Anxiety
The modern term for keeping a diary is journaling. No matter what you call it, both are methods for writing down your thoughts and feelings,...
Anxiety And Inflation: The Correlation Is Important
There is a direct correlation between inflation and heightened anxiety. This might be a place to become political and say inflation is one political party’s...
How to Tell the Difference Between Fear and Anxiety
Fear and anxiety. Are they similar or different? Does fear create anxiety or does anxiety create fear? Are the words fear and anxiety interchangeable? Physiologically,...
How To Decrease Anxiety Using Your Five Senses
Managing Anxiety There are many methods for managing anxiety. Some people turn to a counselor for talk therapy. Some people turn to their primary care...