Taking a deep breath is an effective way to calm your body down when overwhelmed with emotion, particularly anxiety. Slow, rhythmic breathing engages the parasympathetic nervous system, or the rest…
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How To Cope With “What If…?” Thoughts
If you struggle with anxiety, then you are familiar with racing thoughts that trigger anxious feelings. Often these thoughts are characterized by “what if . . . ?” scenarios. For…
Understanding Fear vs Anxiety During the Covid-19 Pandemic
With the COVID-19 pandemic still looming, social distancing and quarantine easing up, and individuals coming to grips with a social reality that may be different for a few more months-…
Race, Trauma, and the COVID-19 Pandemic
While many Americans are coping with the stress and trauma of managing health, lifestyle changes, and financial concerns during the Covid-19 pandemic, many people of color are also managing, the…
How to express anger in a way someone can hear
You may have noticed that anger is becoming an increasing emotion during quarantine. Managing the daily stressors of change, negotiating needs with others during cohabitation, and overall feelings of restriction…
1 Important Acronym to Manage Self-Care During Quarantine
During this time of quarantine, managing your mental health will take more effort than ever before because your lifestyle has likely changed in ways you do not have control over….