Tag Archives: anxious

Love

Posted on February 12, 2022 by msw blog

Anxiety is love’s greatest killer. It creates the failures. It makes others feel as you might when a drowning man holds on to you. You want to save him, but you know he will strangle you with his panic. – Anais … Continue reading →

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How to Help Kids cope With Stress

Posted on November 15, 2021 by msw blog

Make a zen list. Knowing thier go -to soothers is a great life skill for children.. Encourage your kids to come up with things that make them feel calm, like listening to music or petting the cat. Then when you … Continue reading →

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Keep Calm and Carry On

Posted on January 13, 2021 by msw blog

When your living through a scary time, how can you stop those feelings from taking over? As a therapist, I have two sets of tools change strategies and acceptance strategies. They work even when you’re experiencing long-term uncertainty. Tools for … Continue reading →

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Communication: Gotcha Questions

Posted on November 6, 2020 by msw blog

Gotcha Questions are tough, because the goal is to make you anxious, flustered, embarrassed, guilty or angry. Gotcha questions often begin with “Why” or “How come,” and they account for about 45 percent of questions people ask, such as “I … Continue reading →

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10 Quick Tips to Lessen Your Anxiety

Posted on May 25, 2020 by msw blog

If you’ve ever had a panic attack or are struggling with anxiety, these tips will help you manage your symptoms and perhaps lessen your tension. 1. Breathe. Most people actually hold their breath when they get too anxious, which only … Continue reading →

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