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TRANSFORM CHAOS INTO COURAGE: APPLYING CHAOS THEORY TO ANXIETY MANAGEMENT AND RESILIENCE
Applying chaos theory to anxiety management and resilience skills may sound contradictory. I will give you a brief overview of chaos theory, which originated as
CREATING YOUR SELF-MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR ANXIETY AND TRAUMA TRIGGERS
Self-management refers to your ability to recognize the thoughts, people, and situations which can trigger problematic behavioral patterns and disturbing emotional states. Self-management includes
LIVING WITH PURPOSE IS A PROCESS
WHAT IS “LIVING WITH PURPOSE?” A flourishing existence requires a definition of what “purpose” means to you, in terms of leisure activities, spiritual values, career
ARE COGNITIVE DISTORTIONS CONTROLLING YOUR NARRATIVE?
Cognitive distortions are negatively biased and often illogical thought patterns which are developed through life experiences. To “distort” means to “alter, misinterpret, or exaggerate” a
FLIP YOUR SCRIPT TOWARD STRESS WITH THESE “ATTENTION CONTROL” STRATEGIES
“Flipping the script” can be viewed as the moment when someone experiences intense emotions or becomes overwhelmed with tasks, causing the brain to “flip” from
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is often misdiagnosed or undiagnosed during the adult years, especially if the individual’s level of functioning is at the higher end
The Different Forms of Well-Being: A Guide to Emotional, Physical, and Social Wellness
What Is Well-Being? Well-being is more than just happiness—it’s a state of mental, emotional, physical, and social balance that allows individuals to thrive. It involves:
GAINING CONTROL IN THE NEW YEAR
The concept of control is frequently viewed as “restraining, minimizing, stopping, or denying” an undesirable thought, emotion, or behavior. We are socialized from a very
SHOULD COMPLEX PTSD (C-PTSD) BE A SEPARATE DIAGNOSIS FROM PTSD?
This is a controversial question, and the answer is that there is not currently a plan for including C-PTSD in the DSM-6 as a separate
