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Why You Don't Want to Get Rid of Your Anxiety
Anxiety can feel like an intruder in our lives that we desperately want to get rid of. But there are reasons why you might not want to eliminate your anxiety entirely. Let's explore both sides of the coin: why people are hesitant to treat their anxiety, while also recognizing the potential downsides to getting rid of anxiety completely.
The 6 Most Common Diagnoses and a Whole-Person Way to Heal
If you’ve received a diagnosis like anxiety, depression, or PTSD, we want to explore, inform, and offer hope for your struggles. Let’s learn about the most common diagnoses from the last few years and how holistic therapy can help.
15 Things You Should Never Say to Someone With Anxiety
Dealing with anxiety can be tough, not only for the person going through it but also for those around them. Sometimes, even with the best intentions, we might say things that unintentionally make anxiety worse. Here are ten things you should avoid saying to someone with anxiety and what to say instead.
How to Support a Partner With Anxiety: 13 Practical Ways to Help
It's hard when your partner is going through something you can't fix. Anxiety can be a challenging experience, not just for the person going through it but also for their partner. If your loved one is dealing with anxiety, it's hard to know where to start. Here are 13 practical strategies for being there for your partner.
Anxiety in Teenagers: Why Teens Are So Anxious And How To Help
The teenage years can be a rollercoaster ride for everyone. Teens, siblings, parents, and educators are all along for the ride. Teens experience many challenges and changes for the. first time, and anxiety is often a prominent companion during this phase of life. In this guide, we'll explore how anxiety affects teenagers and provide practical advice to help them and their loved ones understand and manage this common struggle
Guided Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Stress, Anxiety, and Sleep
Join Laurel van der Toorn, LMFT in this free guided 7-minute Progressive Muscle Relaxation meditation to reduce stress, anxiety, and sleep better tonight.
Mindfulness For Beginners | Advice From A Therapist
Get started using Mindfulness - audio tips from Laurel Therapy Collective. “Mindfulness is great because you can do it absolutely anywhere.”
Why Dating Sucks, According to a Couples Therapist
The real reasons why dating is so hard, from a psychotherapist's point of view.
What is OCD?
Information about OCD from virtual therapists in California, Laurel Therapy Collective.
Why Do Some People Like Scary Movies?
As Halloween approaches, we want to explore a fascinating question: Why do people enjoy watching scary movies?
Therapist Advice: What To Do When You're Freaking Out
Usually, we’re freaked out about something that’s not actually happening in that moment. Here's an exercise to help you get grounded in the moment.
Therapists Discuss: Anxiety During Shelter-In-Place
Two therapists in California discuss what anxiety is and how we work with it now. Anxiety is very common and very treatable - including during a pandemic.
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