If you’re like most people, you are doing your best to stay calm during COVID-19 pandemic. But that can feel incredibly difficult at times. When not worrying about friends and loved one’s health, there’s also the conflicting information provided by the media and the economic ramifications of the virus that have people on edge.Signs of Emotional ... Continue Reading
5 Subtle Exercises to Calm Anxiety in Public
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, 40 million adults over the age of 18 suffer from an anxiety disorder. If you are one of them, you know how difficult your life can feel most days.When anxiety strikes, the world around us can become a sort of funhouse, only not that much fun. It’s important to be able to self-soothe in ... Continue Reading
TBRI Approach: What to do in Challenging Situations with Children
Posted By Rene Thomsen Remember children from “hard places” (i.e. adopted, abused, or ones with attachment issues) often lose their ‘voice’ – and with it, their feeling of safety and trust in adults. Responses to challenging situations with children should be efficient – the response should match the situation. Over-responding to a minor ... Continue Reading