Stress and anxiety are natural and inevitable parts of life. However, when they become chronic, overwhelming, or progress into panic attacks, they can negatively impact our mental health, relationships, and …
Letting Go of Shame: The Balancing Act for Working Parents
Have you ever felt bad because you’re late picking up your kids from school or daycare because of work? Have you had to miss an important field trip or a …
The Tough Transition to College: Understanding “The W-Curve” of Culture Shock
The “W-Curve” is a sociological theory first proposed in 1963 by Gullahorn & Gullahorn to explain culture shock. It describes the phases a person might experience as they first are …
Why “Just Calm Down!” Doesn’t Help Anxiety & Panic
If you’ve ever been anxious, or had a panic attack, you might have heard, “Just calm down.” Or, “Relax, stop thinking about it” from well-meaning people. You probably found that …