Brene Brown on The Power of Being Vulnerable Brené Brown – Embracing Vulnerability Daring Greatly, Brene Brown
Read more
12
May
2013
The Power of Being Vulnerable
12
Feb
2013
Coping Skills
Coping Skills Coping skills can help us all at certain times in our lives. Whether you’re dealing with depression, stress or anxiety, these skills can help you in develop helpful ways of coping with day to day challenges. Improve Your Coping Skills Helpful Coping Skills Take care of yourself. Exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet and get plenty of sleep. Learn ways to relax and manage your stress. Activities such as deep breathing exercises, yoga, listening to music and meditation to name a few. Time to Yourself: It is important to set aside time everyday to allow yourself to relax and escape (more…)
Read more
19
Jan
2013
Vulnerability is Strength
Vulnerability is Strength | The Power of Vulnerability Vulnerability is strength? How’s that possible? Most people think sharing their innermost feelings and fears with others shows weakness. Who wants to let it all hang out if it means being judged, criticized or rejected? Disapproval or anger (or worse) from those you love – or anyone for that matter – can feel awful. Based on past experiences, exposing yourself and opening up emotionally may not feel safe. So why do it? Because it will help you feel more connected – something we all need. “Connection is why we’re here. It’s what gives us (more…)
Read more
04
Nov
2012
How to Deal with Trauma and Traumatic Stess
How to Deal with Trauma and Traumatic Stress How to deal with trauma and traumatic stress - Recently, Hurriance Sandy caused severe damage to the Northeast including New York, Connecticut and New Jersey. Some people lost their homes due to wind and water damage and many families have had to deal with power outages for extended periods of time. Some people (such as the elderly and the sick ) have not able to easily get food and water, and those without power have had no heat. And still others have been displaced, staying with friends or relatives or making use of emergency shelters. These are (more…)
Read more
03
Oct
2012
Therapy vs Medication | Does Therapy Work?
Therapy Vs Medication | Choosing Therapy or Medication Are you on the therapy vs medication fence? Some people search for a quick fix to anxious or depressed feelings and wonder if therapy can really help. There are so many studies that have shown that psychotherapy treatment works. Medcation alone may relieve some symptoms, but therapy can be very effective in treating a wide range of issues, such as reducing depression and anxiety, improving social functioning, self esteem, helping with marriage, family and relationship problems. The Choice: Therapy vs Medication Psychotherapy with a trained therapist can improve a person’s mental, social, (more…)
Read moreUnrealistic Expectations are Resentments Waiting to Happen What do you expect from others? Are your expectations in a relationship realistic? Do you see yourself as demanding and unreasonable but do not understand why? Unrealistic expectations are resentments waiting to happen. Being on the receiving end of someone with unrealistic expectations is no picnic. Actually, it can make the other person feel inadequate, miserable and unhappy. It could be a child, spouse or partner that gets your wrath. Does this sound familiar? “I can never please him,” or “I can never do anything right.” People with unrealistic expectations can be very (more…)
Read more
19
Aug
2012
Help for Single Mothers
Help for Single Mothers Being a single mother can be completley overwhleming and stressful. Here is help for single mothers to help you find balance, support and resources and you try and take care of your children and yourself: Online Support Groups for Single Mothers – The Complete Single Mother Help For Single Moms In New Jersey Being a Single Parent A Single Parents Network – Support & Resources for Single Mothers DMOZ – Single Parent Support Groups Housing Assistance Programs and other Benefits in your Area Scholarships & Grants -Mom of 3 able to go back to school full (more…)
Read more
09
May
2012
Anxiety Self Help
Anxiety Self Help Find several anxiety self help resources below to help reduce anxiety. Breathing and relaxation exercises, basic education about what goes on in the brain and more. Self help combined with treatment from a mental health professional (CBT -cognitive behavioral therapy) may help you relieve, reduce and manage. Home treatment, combined with professional treatment, can help relieve anxiety. Anxiety Disorders Association of America – Nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety disorders. (read more…) Self-Help Publications – Many ADAA members have written self-help books about anxiety and related disorders. (read more…) Anxiety Self Help: Experiencing (more…)
Read more
02
May
2012
Treating Anxiety Disorders
Treating Anxiety Disorders Need help understanding and treating anxiety disorders? See this 6 part video series that explains treatment and cognitive behavioral therapy CBT. Licensed clinical social workers ( LCSW), psychologists (PsyD, PhD), and other therapists can successfully treat disabling anxiety disorders. Here are a few videos that may help you understand anxiety and treatment. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Treating Anxiety Disorders Videos from ADAA.org (Anxiety Disorders Association of America) Need more information? See Our Anxiety Blog Posts: Anxiety Blog Posts We hope this information helps you. Questions or comments? Feel free (more…)
Read more
20
Apr
2012
Are You a Highly Sensitive Person HSP?
Are You a Highly Sensitive Person HSP? Are you a highly sensitive person? Elaine N. Aron, Ph.D. began researching high sensitivity in 1991 and here she explains a little about highly sensitive people. Here is an interview with Elaine Aron about highly sensitive people About The Highly Sensitive Person HQ Want to know if you are a hghly sensitive person? Take the test here See Elaine N. Aron’s website for more information about her research, books and on highly senstive people (learn more) Elaine Aron’s Books on the topic: The Highly Sensitive Person: How To Thrive When The World Overwhelms You (more…)
Read more
04
Apr
2012
Relaxation Exercises for Anxiety
Relaxation Exercises for Anxiety Here is a video that shows several relxation exercises for anxiety, such as deep breathing, muscle relaxation, yoga and meditation, exercise, guided imagery, listening to music, and more. It is important to note that sometimes there are medical conditions and physical causes for anxiety. Talk to your family doctor first to rule out medical causes for your anxiety such as blood sugar, thyroid, etc.. Also consult your docotor about drugs interactions (legal or illegal), herbs, energy drinks etc. that may cause or increase anxiety. There are many different types of exercises that are designed to help (more…)
Read more
22
Mar
2012
Stress Management Tips
Stress Management Tips I just read this article in Psychology Today magazine and thought these stress management tips would be helpful. 8 Steps to Stress-Proof Your Day! Reinterpret A Negative Experience: Say you leave your headphones in the car when you go to the gym. Interpret the return trip to the car not as an irritant but as a chance to warm up before you even climb on the treadmill. Give To Someone Else: Do something nice for others can make you happier and calmer, studies show. Jot Down Attainable Goals: for the week and aim to achieve one every (more…)
Read more
14
Mar
2012
Panic Attack Treatment and Prevention
Panic attack Treatment and Prevention A panic attack is a rush of intense and overwhelming fear that seems to occur for no obvious reason. Panic attacks can trigger severe physical reactions such as shortness of breath, chills, heart palpitations (rapid heartbeat), dizziness, feeling faint, sweating, shaking and/or chest pain. Some people feel a sense of impending doom or death. What types of things may increase your risk of panic attacks? family history of panic disorder A tremendous amount of stress A traumatic event such as an accident or death of a loved one People who are prone to anxiety or panic attacks share some common (more…)
Read more
16
Feb
2012
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Here are some helpful articles and videos on cognitive behavioral therapy CBT which is commonly used to treat all types of anxiety disorders (panic disorder, social anxiety, OCD, generalized anxiety) as well as depression, stress and other mental health issues. What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)? “Positive Thinking With Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy” (read more…) “Cognitive behavioral therapy is a useful tool to address emotional challenges” (read more…) “Podcast explaining CBT” (read more…) “Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression” (read more…) “There are several approaches to cognitive-behavioral therapy. ” (read more…) What is Cognitive Therapy? We hope you find this (more…)
Read more
01
Feb
2012
PTSD Treatment
Effective PTSD Treatment According to this video by Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA), the following effective PTSD treatment includes: exposure therapy (including virtual reality treatment, and CBT cognitive-behavioral therapy) as well as medications. Watch the video now. We hope you find this PTSD Treatment information helpful. Need more information? See Our Blog Posts: Anxiety Relationships Gay LGBT Issues Grief Depression Self Improvement Parenting Therapists
Read more
29
Jan
2012
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder What is OCD? Everyone, from time to time, will believe they have forgotten something or failed to accomplish something. They will double check that effort and go about their business without major concern. OCD is a disorder that prohibits that resolution, but instead locks the patient into a cycle of repetitive behavior that is stressful and sometimes debilitating. Men, women and children who suffer from OCD will experience tremendous anxiety as the result of obsessive thoughts and compulsions. This can result in nearly ritualistic repetition of actions that may interfere with their life in remarkable ways. What (more…)
Read more
24
Jan
2012
How to Cope With Anxiety Disorder
How to Cope With Anxiety Disorder This video explain how therapy may help you if you are struggling with an anxiety disorder: How to Cope With Anxiety Disorder Types of Anxiety Disorders: Generalized Anxiety Disorder Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Panic Disorder Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Social Phobia (or Social Anxiety Disorder) Need more information? See Our Blog Posts: Anxiety Relationships Gay LGBT Issues Grief Depression Self Improvement Parenting Therapists We hope this information helps you.
Read more
11
Nov
2011
Symptoms of Anxiety Disorders
Symtoms of Anxiety In this video, psychologist Douglas Mennin, PhD, talks about the symptoms of anxiety disorders and in particular, generalized anxiety disorder GAD. As Dr. Mennin explains, symptoms of anxiety vary from person to person, but they all “provoke extreme fear or worry that interferes with daily life”. Listen to the video now. Symptoms of Anxiety Disorders
Read moreThe National Institute of Mental Health lists what medications are used in the treatment of anxiety disorders. Information You will find here: Anxiety Disorders Anxiety Medications Antidepressants Benzodiazepines (anti-anxiety medications) Beta-blockers Side Effects of Anxiety Medications How Medications for Anxiety Disorders Should be Taken See the full article here. This licensed professional psychotherapist talks about the use of Zoloft in anxiety treatment. We hope you find this information helpful.
Read more
05
Oct
2011
Panic Attack Treatment NJ
Panic attacks may be fairly common when under stress. Learn how to treat and prevent panic attacks from a therapist in this video. How+to+Treat+Panic+Attacks — powered by LIVESTRONG.COM If you need panic attack treatment NJ find an experienced cognitive behavioral therapist CBT therapist who treats anxiety disorders in your area. Maplewood Counseling is located in Essex County in Northern New Jersey. Feel free to contact us.
Read more
05
Oct
2011
Panic Attack and Anxiety Attack Symptoms
Panic Attack and Anxiety Attack Symptoms According to the Anxiety Disorder Association of America, anxiety or panic attack is defined as the “abrupt onset of intense fear that reaches a peak within a few minutes and includes at least four of the following symptoms” (more… ) More Information on Panic Disorder This WebMD article also explains symptoms of a panic attack, which often last about 10 minutes (more…) Learn more about panic disorder including treatments and symptoms in this medical video. Panic+Disorder+Health+Video — powered by LIVESTRONG.COM
Read more
05
Oct
2011
How to Reduce and Manage Anxiety
This video talks about anxiety disorder and some things you can do everyday to reduce anxiety and stress. Thanks to ADAA for this video. The Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety disorders and to improving the lives of all people who suffer from them.
Read more
15
Sep
2011
Anxiety Symptoms, Treatment, Self Help
The Following are various YouTube videos: Do I have a Anxiety Disorder? See the list of symptoms here in this video Anxiety Treatment and Anxiety Self Help in this video. If you have tried managing or reducing your anxiety and have not been successful seek help from a licensed mental health professional.
Read moreTake this self test by Psychologytoday.com to see if excessive fears and worrying are making things much more difficult for you. Anxiety Test (42 questions, 15 minutes) If the test indicated you are experiencing anxiety it may help to speak to your family doctor or a licensed mental health preofessional to get help understanding and treating your anxiety.
Read more
14
Aug
2011
How Can Diet Help Depression and Anxiety?
Dr. Nancy White talks about a number of factors that contribute to mental health issues. Find out how a proper diet might be able to help. Health Videos – How Can Diet Help Depression and Anxiety? We hope you find this depression and anxiety treatment and diet information helpful.
Read more
10
Aug
2011
Anxiety and Stress Buzz Daily
Anxiety and Stress Buzz Daily See our daily Anxiety and Stress Buzz publication. It is a collection of recent posts, videos, and news about anxiety and anxiety treatment. We hope you find this helpful! Looking for a therapist to help with anxiety treatment in NJ (including panic attacks, social anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder OCD and other types of anxiety) feel free to contact Maplewood Counseling or call 973-902-8700. Not in New Jersey? See if you can locate a CBT therapist in your area here. Maplewood Counseling Anxiety and Stress Buzz
Read more
