Thoughts and feelings in human beings occur because they were and are evolutionarily beneficial. For thousands of years, thoughts and feelings have caused us to have urges. This makes us behave in certain ways that made it more likely that we would have survived. By…

Social anxiety can be a debilitating condition. It can have significant interference with our ability to connect with others, which is vital for most people. The condition is marked by fear that others will see how anxious you are. And/or, that you will say something…

Knowing when or if to reach out to a grief counselor after experiencing a loss can be very challenging. Our culture and our society often give us the message that we should be “over” a loss after a short period. We’re expected to return to…

The loss of a loved one is one of the most painful tragedies that humans suffer. The impact of this loss is usually crushing, and in the aftermath of loss, we often feel like we have no control over anything. Grief is a natural response…

Life wouldn’t be life without those little irritants that push our buttons. And when our buttons get pushed, it’s completely natural to feel angry. In fact, anger is a normal emotion that can facilitate better communication and positive change when expressed appropriately. But for some…

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, 15 million U.S. Americans, or 6.8% of the population, suffers from Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD). SAD, also sometimes referred to as social phobia, is an intense fear of social situations. The sufferer believes they could become…