The Nature of Anxiety You can better understand the nature of anxiety by looking at both what it is and what it is not. For example, anxiety can be distinguished from fear in several ways. When you are afraid, your fear is usually directed toward some...

Once upon a time a plant began to grow from a seed. It was a very strong plant - its leave were healthy, its branches sturdy and it grew tall and straight...

You  can spend a lifetime blaming your problems on your upbringing - or you can start taking responsibility for your behaviour.  Seeing your mother and father as human, with their own life stories, is the first important step. (Vivian Warby) Click here below to read the...

A panic attack is an intense wave of fear characterized by its unexpectedness and debilitating, immobilizing intensity. Your heart pounds, you can’t breathe, and you may feel like you’re dying or going crazy. Panic attacks often strike out of the blue, without any warning, and...

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Self-Esteem is a way of thinking, feeling, and acting that implies that you accept, respect, trust, and believe in yourself.  When you accept yourself, you can live comfortably with both your personal strengths and weaknesses without undue self-criticism.  When you respect yourself, you acknowledge your...

Grief Model Background Throughout life, we experience many instances of grief. Grief can be caused by situations, relationships, or even substance abuse. Children may grieve a divorce, a wife may grieve the death of her husband, a teenager might grieve the ending of a relationship, or...

Imagine two individuals sitting in stop and go traffic at rush hour.  One perceive himself as trapped, and says such things to himself as "I cant stand this," "I've got to get out of here, " " Why did I ever get myself into this...