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Mental Health

Holding the Breath of Life

For most anyone who has ever flown commercially, you probably have experienced a particular phenomenon, as well expressed recently by a friend of mine as we were described trips that […]

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The Anxiety Dilemma: An Integrated Perspective to One of the Most Powerful Forces in the World

We begin with the foundation of Christianity, as noted in Matthew 22: 37-40. Jesus declared, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and […]

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Health

Worry of the Worst Kind – Dealing with Catastrophizing

Years ago I was finishing my final year of training for my doctorate in clinical psychology.  A few months into my internship, I started having spells of dizziness, chest tightness, and headaches. Although […]

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HealthParentingTechnology

For You, It Is Freedom That We Want

The issue of youth and technology is one of the most important, and difficult matters facing our world today.  I have written and spoken extensively about this topic, and the […]

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FaithHealth

Fear

There are days when the worry seems to dominate me When I cannot see outside my headMy eyes reflect in those I know wellAlthough so much is left unsaidI do […]

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Health

We Can Do This

As the COVID-19 pandemic roles on, and anxiety increases about what the fall semester will look like for school, what the economic outlook will be, and just how healthy we […]

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Health

Top 10 Lessons of the Past Decade

Every year as the New Year approaches, I find myself getting more nostalgic and reflective.  But with a decade fading away, it is especially a time to consider what the […]

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CommunityMental HealthParenting

Reducing the Contagion of Threat Anxiety: What to Do About Safety Fears in Schools?

The past couple of weeks, lawmakers, school personnel, parents, and students have been grappling with what to do in the wake of the Florida tragedy, and a multitude of other […]

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HealthParentingTechnology

Why All the Worry? Reasons for Our Kids’ Anxiety

Evidence increasingly suggests that we and our youth are exhibiting increased levels of anxiety and depression. Consider for one that the suicide rate for teens and young adults (20-24) of […]

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Mental Health

Phobic Reality: Fear Beyond Reason

“Do not be afraid.” For millions of people, this simple statement is much easier said than done. Their lives are dominated by a fear of encountering a specific object, circumstance, […]

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