By Dr. Jenna Del Valle Using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can be an effective treatment modality for children struggling with various social, emotional, and behavioral growing pains. As with all treatment modalities, the therapist first needs to assess if this...
Is someone in your life putting up walls and stifling important communication? Are they displaying avoidant behavior and refusing to resolve conflicts? You might be experiencing stonewalling. But what is stonewalling in a relationship? Why does it happen? We’re...
You’ve read countless self-improvement books trying to boost your motivation, but nothing has changed so far. You don’t understand what’s wrong with you as you struggle even to do basic things. The work that you used to enjoy now feels like...
By: Dr. Chi Nguyen Mindfulness is a buzzword these days, and is often referenced as a helpful tool to manage stress and anxiety. In fact, there is a strong body of research that supports its effectiveness in helping those suffering from anxiety, depression, and daily...
Studies have shown that 7% of Americans have had social anxiety at one point in their lives. The risk of long-term social anxiety disorder is about 13%. However, what is social anxiety disorder? Whether you have felt discomfort at a party or nervousness on a date,...
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