With the global pandemic closing borders, creating economic instability, and confining many to their homes, it can be hard to keep from getting overwhelmed with worry . . . . . . especially for our clients who already struggle with anxiety. So in the video below, Christine Padesky, PhD, Ron Siegel, PsyD, and I share […]
How to Work with Anxiety During the COVID-19 Pandemic [Part 1]
For many clients, the COVID-19 virus has ignited the flames of anxiety. And for those who already struggle with anxiety it’s pouring fuel on the fire. Problem is, many of our go-to strategies for reducing anxiety can’t always be practiced in quarantine or isolation. So how can we help clients manage anxious feelings brought on […]
How to Help Clients Manage Uncertainty
When clients are feeling out of control, a common coping strategy is to focus on the things that they still can control. But according to Kelly McGonigal, PhD, what people want more than a sense of control is a sense of hope and positive influence. So how can we help our clients change their focus? […]
[Infographic] Four Core Strategies for Managing Stress and Anxiety
For many clients, anxiety can be crippling – it often stifles their personal and professional growth, shuts down their ability to form relationships, and sometimes even takes a toll on their physical health. So how can we help clients disrupt the exhausting cycle of anxious thoughts and feelings? Below, we created a free tool based […]
A Two-Step Approach for Helping Clients Bring Awareness to an Emotional Trigger
When a client is triggered, it can often set off a cycle of reactivity that makes them feel anxious, angry, or out of control. But how do we help a client who might not even realize they’re being triggered in the first place? In the video below, Zindel Segal, PhD, shares a two-step approach for […]