Re-Thinking Food
Posted on: September 17th, 2013
The pressure to eat “right” is all around us. Grocery stores advertise products that are healthy, guilt-free, low in calories, or organic. In June of this year, Starbucks started posting calorie counts on its menus nationwide, and more restaurants are expected to follow suit…. Continue reading
Self-Injury as a Destructive Coping Strategy
Posted on: September 3rd, 2013
When exposed to stress, people manage the pressure by using a multitude of coping strategies. Broadly defined, coping strategies are actions or thoughts elicited as a response to an unexpected, difficult or painful situation. Positive coping strategies such as hard work to resolve the… Continue reading
Complex PTSD Can Be a Result of Bullying
Posted on: August 8th, 2013
Typically, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is thought of as a set of biological and psychological symptoms triggered by the recurring memory of a terrifying or life-threatening event. PTSD is often associated with veterans of war who return home with vivid memories of… Continue reading
Overcoming Panic Disorder
Posted on: July 31st, 2013
Stress is a normal part of everyday life. Events such as a holiday trip with family, divorce, or a move into a new home lead to varying levels of anxiety. However, the onset of a feeling of fear or danger, often an impending sense… Continue reading
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Posted on: July 20th, 2013
By some estimates, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) affects approximately 1 percent of the adult population and .5% of children in the US. Individuals have obsessive thoughts, fears or impulses that subsequently lead to compulsive or repeated actions. The fears or thoughts triggering the behavior… Continue reading
