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The Rebound Effect: Why Trying to ‘Calm

The Rebound Effect: Why Trying to ‘Calm Down’ Can Make Anxiety Worse

You’re anxious before a big meeting. Your chest tightens, your thoughts start racing, and someone (maybe even you) says: “Just calm down.” You try deep breaths, positive self-talk, but somehow, it only gets worse. Your heart beats faster. Your brain feels louder. It’s frustrating, isn’t it? You’re trying to calm down… so why does it […]

4 Ways to Help Your Child Cope with Anxi...

4 Ways to Help Your Child Cope with Anxiety

Anxiety can be overwhelming to both the child and parents. It can negatively affect the child’s ability to attend school, sleep, and other areas of his/her life. As parents, it is extremely difficult for you to see your child suffer. It is natural to seek strategies to stop the anxiety. Learning to manage the symptoms […]

Surefire Ways for Coping with Anxiety

Surefire Ways for Coping with Anxiety

We all go through stressful and difficult times. It’s natural to feel tense or anxious from time to time. We wouldn’t be human if we didn’t. However, chronic anxiety can take a toll on your physical, emotional and mental well-being. In order to reduce the negative impact of stress, fear and anxiety, you need to […]