We offer in person services in Ocean City New Jersey, Philadelphia Pennsylvania and Hanover Virginia. Some of our therapists are also licensed in Georgia and Florida.
2401 Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 1A2
Philadelphia PA 19130
233 S. 6th Street, Suite C-33
Philadelphia PA 19106
TIPs: Anxiety, Panic and OCD
Any loss no matter how big or small triggers a grief process. A person does not have to die for you to feel grief.
This tip is a fun way to create active dialogue around other's culture
The first step to disarm a narcissist is to identify your own “hot buttons.” These are areas that are particularly sensitive for you that automatically send you into “defense mode.” If we slip into this “defense mode,” we are unable to empathize with the other person or think through possible solutions to the current situation. To disarm a narcissist, you must begin by identifying your own “hot buttons.” In so doing, you are diminishing the power a narcissist may have had in the past and gaining more control over your own emotional responses. Once you have adjusted your own frame of mind, you are then more able to communicate clearly and assertively. Below are several ideas of helpful phrases to use when interacting with a narcissist.
Ending a relationship, especially if it was unexpected or unwanted begins a grief process like other types of loss of which anxiety can be one of the emotions experienced.
Becoming sexually present. Mindfulness sexual exercises.
Anxiety and Panic Counseling in Philadelphia: Lately you've been feeling anxious, had a Panic Attack , struggle with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). experience Social Anxiety Phobias or Stress which all negatively impact your quality of life.
In our lives and relationships, it can be very difficult to pause and be intentional about our responses to stressors. It is easy to underestimate how our emotions fuel our reactions to difficult and continue reading
From Stress to Relaxation (mindfulness therapy): Do you ever have a hard time calming down once your body is in high gear, whether it be from stress, fear, or excitement? Do breathing exercises not continue reading
The Benefits of an OCD Support Group:
Receiving the diagnosis of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder can elicit many reactions for someone. There can be feelings of shock or disbelief that they fit into this continue reading
Our lives can feel unpredictable, with change-- both expected and unexpected-- threatening to shake our foundation at any moment. Each one of us can build more stability and consistency into our days by creating continue reading
Introduction
Many people focus on the down sides of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), but the truth is that the OCD brain is often creative, detail-oriented, conscientious, persistent, and determined. It is important continue reading
Have you ever been called a people pleaser or think that you engage in people pleasing behaviors? Is people pleasing really such a bad thing? Aren’t we supposed to help others? People pleasing can continue reading
Acknowledging the benefits of anxiety at The Center for Growth: Everyone is wired to experience anxiety, unfortunately some people experience a more exaggerated state of anxiety than intended. Rather than always focusing on how continue reading
Are You Minding Your Food? Mindfulness seems to be one of the new buzz words. If you google it or search in YouTube you’ll find tons of corresponding sites. Most people attribute it to continue reading
Using Music to Identify Your Emotions: Have you ever had the experience of feeling a little down? Then from the radio drifts a song that lifts you straight out of the lows and continue reading
Explore Ways To Create A Sensory Friendly Tool For Comfort
Carry a familiar item that is sensory-friendly & comforting It is impossible to avoid all sensory triggering stimuli around you. If you feel you may continue reading
Introduction
We often wait until we are overwhelmed or emotionally dysregulated to try and find something to help us cope. Coming up with a new coping strategy when we’re already in a continue reading
Many people experience anxiety when they engage in “compulsive behaviors” and they aren’t sure what is driving those actions. Some people might look at their behaviors and wonder if they have obsessive compulsive disorder continue reading
Do you often find yourself worrying about events in the future? And not just worrying a little, sometimes worry that can get so big it stops you from wanting or being able to do continue reading
Seventy percent of adults in the United States have experienced trauma. Trauma occurs when a person is overwhelmed by events or circumstances. When trauma occurs, feelings like intense fear, helplessness and terror might arise continue reading
Relationships are dynamic and ever-shifting. Relational conflict can throw anyone for a loop! Fortunately, there are ways to identify patterns of conflict within a relationship. Renowned couple's therapists and researchers Drs. John and Julie continue reading