by Ali Barnum | Jan 16, 2023 | Anxiety, Coping, Mental Health, Skills, Support
When I talk with clients about coping with their anxiety symptoms, they often know methods of treating anxiety symptoms in the moment. Or, at the very least, they know about practices like deep breathing. These techniques are useful for situations like panic attacks....
by Ali Barnum | Jan 14, 2023 | Anxiety, Mental Health, Teens
I often hear people utilize the word anxiety in place of the word nervous, and in some respects, it feels as if the term ‘nervous’ is disappearing from our vocabulary. The are specific situations in which feeling nervous is common, which do not necessitate the...
by Ali Barnum | Jan 13, 2023 | Anxiety, Awareness, Intention, Mental Health, Skills, Support, Tools
Did you know that decluttering is good for your mental health? You might be surprised to find positive mental health benefits from going through your closets and getting rid of things that no longer serve you. Freeing up our physical space and letting go of extraneous...
by Ali Barnum | Oct 28, 2022 | Anxiety, Intention, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Organization, Support
What is ADHD and how does it show up? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is caused by brain differences that directly affect attention and behavior in individuals. People with ADHD find it harder to focus and are more likely to feel restless, bored, or...
by Ali Barnum | Oct 4, 2022 | Anxiety, Coping, Mental Health, Support
When dealing with symptoms of anxiety, it can be seen that certain symptoms can be categorized differently. Sometimes there can be racing thoughts and it feels difficult to focus. Other times there can be more physical symptoms, such as a rapid heart rate, leg...
by Ali Barnum | Jul 22, 2022 | Anxiety, Coping, Mental Health, Skills
The past two and a half years have been stressful. They have brought significant changes to the way that we interact with others, travel, engage in society, and even the way we work. The past year has brought significant economic changes, societal and climate threats,...
