How to Tell the Difference Between Being Suicidal and Self-Harm OCD Living with OCD can be incredibly challenging, especially when intrusive thoughts begin to overlap with serious mental health concerns like suicidal ideation. For many OCD sufferers and their families,…
Transforming Worry into Productivity for a Calmer Mind Do you often find yourself lost in a whirlwind of worries, unable to focus on what really matters? If so, you're not alone. Many people struggle to distinguish between productive and unproductive…
Unlocking Relief: How CBT Therapy Can Help with Tinnitus Distress Living with tinnitus can feel like an unending battle. The persistent ringing or buzzing in your ears can be more than just an inconvenience—it can impact your quality of life,…
CBTi - the Gold Standard Therapy for Insomnia Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can significantly impact your quality of life. Whether you're struggling to fall asleep or stay asleep, the effects of insomnia can be far-reaching, affecting everything…
Rituals in Childhood: Normal Behavior or OCD Onset? Rituals and routines form an integral part of our lives, offering a sense of structure and predictability. For children, these routines can be especially important, helping them to feel secure in their…
Helping Your Child Manage Separation Anxiety When Returning to School Returning to school can be a stressful time for children and teens, especially those who experience separation anxiety, emetophobia, social anxiety and other anxiety disorders. This transition can create a…
Understanding Bedtime Fears in Children: An Overview of OCD, Anxiety, and Typical Childhood Fears If you’re the parent of a young child, chances are you’ve experienced the nighttime routine where your little one stalls bedtime, asks for one more story,…
Breaking Free From Obsessive Rumination Have you found yourself caught in an endless loop of negative thoughts, replaying scenarios over and over in your head? You're not alone. Obsessive rumination can be mentally exhausting and emotionally draining. The good news…
Building Resilience: Confronting Challenges Head-On Resilience, much like a muscle, requires diligent practice and consistent effort. It isn’t merely an innate trait but rather a skill that anyone can develop over time. In my experience, increasing resilience involves three crucial…
Tackling Driving Anxiety & Phobias: The Power of CBT and Exposure Therapy Driving is a routine activity for many, but for those who suffer from driving phobia, it can be an overwhelming and paralyzing experience. Driving phobia encompasses the intense…