Nature vs. Nurture: The Role of Parents in Childhood Anxiety

I used to ask new clients seeking help for anxiety if any of their parents experienced anxiety. A seasoned therapist once suggested I rephrase the question to: “Which of your parents have anxiety?” This small change made the question more direct and often more accurate. This leads us to wonder: Is anxiety genetic, a learned … Read more

Dealing with Distress

Are you finding you get distressed easily? Feeling frustrated or maybe even angry? In the hectic pace of our lives, with so many things going on, it is easier to get distressed over things not going as we would like them to. There is just so much happening and so little “me” time to let … Read more