11|2025

Understanding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Anxiety: A Comprehensive and Evidence-Based Approach to Mental Wellness

What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and How Does It Help with Anxiety? Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is widely regarded as one of the most effective and scientifically validated treatments for anxiety disorders. With decades of research supporting its efficacy, CBT has revolutionized mental health treatment by focusing on practical, actionable strategies to help individuals… Read more »

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11|2022

Holiday Season Preparation for Fending Off Relapse

Make preparations in advance. Recovering addicts need to assemble a “recovery kit” they can take with them before joining their families for holiday celebrations. This kit would include contact information for the recovering person’s sponsor and therapist. People in recovery that may be traveling out of town need to bring reading material, whether it is… Read more »

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09|2020

How Well Do You Handle Anxiety?

Anxiety is different than fear but it is related to it. Fear is a feeling of tension that is associated with a known source of danger. Anxiety is also a feeling of tension, but in this case, the danger or the threat of danger is unknown. Anxiety is often anticipatory — worrying about the future…. Read more »

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09|2020

How Well Do You Handle Being Overwhelmed?

When that overwhelming feeling strikes, it’s easy to feel powerless and immobile.  Everything feels too big. It’s not just everyday busyness and packed schedules.  When we’re overwhelmed, just making dinner becomes a monumental effort.  Take the Thriving quiz below to see how well you’ve learned to deal with overwhelm. True or False 1. I try… Read more »

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