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Jerry Kennard

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posted 09/20/2009, comments (0)

Anxiety & Embarrassment

Many people find themselves embarrassed in social situations. Embarrassment commonly reveals itself in the form of shyness or awkwardness. Embarrassment may occur during times of praise as much to times when we make a complete fool of ourselves. The situations are entirely different yet either can potentially result in excruciating... Read more Chevron

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I became a counselor after decades of panic. I know your pain.

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posted 09/13/2009, comments (2)

Anxiety, "Interpreaction," and "Interpreversal": A Mind Game You Can Win

I'd like to share two concepts I believe will be of great assistance as we approach panic attacks, agoraphobia, derealization, and depersonalization - any of our anxiety and mood-driven misery, for that matter. They play so very big and need to be put into practice over and over again. And that's exactly why I came up with names that are... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/02/2009, comments (3)

Question of the Week: Does Your Spouse/Partner/Significant Other Provide Support

Anxiety can cause a great strain on relationships. You may avoid social situations, leaving your spouse to attend functions and events alone or you may worry so much it interferes with your ability to relax, have fun ad enjoy one another. How much does anxiety impact your relationships? Does your spouse/partner/significant other offer... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/24/2009, comments (0)

How to Spot a Nervous Wreck

What a curious turn of phrase ‘nervous wreck' is. A wreck implies something that was once fully functional but is now beyond repair. As for ‘nervous', well we know that refers to anxiety. So the implication is that as a result of anxiety the affected person is now a mangled emotional heap beyond repair? This is something worth thinking... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/10/2009, comments (2)

Selective Mutism

Selective mutism (SM) is a type of childhood anxiety. When a child suffers from SM, they are unable to speak in one or more social settings. Normally, these children are able and willing to speak in some settings, most often at home and have the ability to speak and use language. Children with selective mutism may exhibit the following... Read more Chevron

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