Are you, or someone you know, wondering whether or not to seek psychological therapy? Making this decision can seem overwhelming. Perhaps you are afraid of “opening up” to a stranger. Or, you believe that therapy is only for seriously troubled people, that your issues don’t qualify. Learning the basics of…
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How to Step Away from Fear
Fear does not need to control your life. Yesterday, I posted this meme on the Aging Abundantly Facebook page with a brief message. I must admit I hesitated to post it. like all memes, it’s limited. But, I needed it as a reminder and thought others might as well. Still,…
View More How to Step Away from FearFEAR. How to Uncover this Powerful Emotion and Not Let it Control You
YES, I AM AFRAID. OFTEN. FEAR – It arises in all of us. Then it drifts away and we forget, until it returns again. Whether it’s the threat of a hurricane or flooding, forest fire or political mayhem, a serious illness or the loss of a spouse, this emotion is…
View More FEAR. How to Uncover this Powerful Emotion and Not Let it Control YouHOW TO MANAGE FEAR & ANGER POST ELECTION
Panic, fear and anger are very normal responses to what has taken place over the last week (and months). Many of us feel threatened and angered by all that is happening. We are in hyper-reactivity mode and our emotions have been propelling us forward. Everywhere people are saying and doing…
View More HOW TO MANAGE FEAR & ANGER POST ELECTIONHARVESTING WISDOM by Author Joan Rough
I’m excited to introduce today’s Voices of Wisdom feature contributor Joan Z Rough. I met Joan through her wonderful blog where she writes regularly about life and “harvesting wisdom”. I was drawn to the honesty of her voice and our mutual struggle with PTSD. Her voice of wisdom is strong…
View More HARVESTING WISDOM by Author Joan RoughTHE MASK OF DEPRESSION – We Are Not Just Our Depression
People who suffer from depression often describe it as a sense of hopelessness. We associate it with a devastating loss, disappointment or rejection. I describe a bit of my experience with depression in my posts, Living Under the Cloud and A Crack in the Night Sky. Depression begins for many…
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