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Using the Five Senses

by Lauren Marcinek

January 29, 2024

Anxiety can come on randomly at any time—it’s normal! I’ve learned that grounding is the best way to bring yourself back down from an attack. Here is one technique I’ve learned which uses the five senses.

February 29, 2024

Helping Your Child Face Their Fears and Worries Q&A

Rachel Busman, PsyD and

Lynne Siqueland, PhD and

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Fear of Vomiting Emetophobia Ken Goodman

March 5, 2024

How to Free Yourself from the Fear of Vomit and Reclaim Your Life

Ken Goodman, LCSW and

The fear of vomit can be all-consuming and take over one’s entire life. As worries and symptoms spin out of control, the world of an emetophobe shrinks. With limited resources, emetophobia sufferers have few places to turn for help. Join Ken Goodman, LCSW, author of The Emetophobia Manual, for a Q&A. Ken was joined by an emetophobia sufferer who participated in Ken’s ten-week emetophobia workshop.

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The “Invisible” Disorder: OCD Stigma & How We Move Forward

Monday, January 22, 2024 - 11:13

To change societal perceptions towards OCD, we must first understand what those perceptions are. The purpose of this post is to share key takeaways regarding pre-service teachers’ (PSTs’) perceptions of and stigmas towards OCD, and how we can increase awareness within our schools and communities.

New ADAA Member Books! Winter 2024

Monday, January 15, 2024 - 09:30

Check out our ADAA members' new books that offer help for the public and support for professionals.

I Didn't Shower for Weeks

by Kellene Diana

January 11, 2024

Anxiety and depression took over and consumed every aspect of life, I didn’t shower for weeks because I was so pre-occupied with fear and panic!

Crawling Through Fear

by Jimmy Lamanna

January 9, 2024

At the young age of 7 years old, I was diagnosed with agoraphobia. At the time, I didn't understand such a big word. Nobody does when you are that young. As I grew older, things only felt like they were getting worse.

How to Process Inconceivable World Events While Living Daily Life

Friday, January 5, 2024 - 09:35

How can we process inconceivable events and go about living our day to day lives? As a trauma and anxiety therapist, I am here to tell you that while it is extremely difficult, it is possible. Here are some suggestions for how to cope during these difficult times.

Is Your Child Struggling with Anxiety or OCD? Key Ingredients to Help Your Child Succeed

Thursday, January 4, 2024 - 08:25

When anxiety disrupts a child’s everyday life, the first thing most parents focus on is finding a good therapist for their child or teen to work with. Once parents secure that coveted afternoon slot with an anxiety specialist, they breathe a huge sigh of relief.

Wrangling with Uncertainty When You’re University Bound: Expected Angst or Something more Serious?

Thursday, January 4, 2024 - 08:10

You could not be happier for your child/nibling/client. They’ve finally made it to grade 12 and have been wanting to leap into their future for ages. You thought now would be a quiet and calm few months as they wait to hear back, but instead it seems as though their anxiety is reaching new heights. Should you be concerned?

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