Coping statements are things that we can say to ourselves to combat unkind/unsupportive things that we say to ourselves, to interrupt obsessive thoughts, to help us cope with disturbing memories or to deal with mean/cruel things others say to us. They can be used for...
Mindfulness is a word used in a lot of settings these days. When a therapist uses the term “mindfulness,” they are referring to the art of staying in the present moment. Most of our anxiety comes from worries about the past or fears about the future, so...
Learning how to breathe deeply is key to reducing anxiety and maintaining an even keel. Many people with anxiety/stress/worry breathe in their chest area, which can exacerbate anxiety and even bring on a panic attack. A good way to measure if one is taking a nice,...
