Written by Sienna Pagett Using strategies such as making a Sensory Toolkit and establishing a Low Anxiety Desk Space can help calm anxiety and stress while preparing for a test, but what about day-of test anxiety? How can you best care for yourself when your body enters fight/flight/freeze mode before an exam and what areContinue reading “Day-of Test Anxiety Tips”
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Low Anxiety Desk Space
Written by Sienna Pagett Do you find yourself avoiding your desk because all you associate with it is anxiety and work? I’ve been there. That’s why I comprised a list of ideas for how to redesign your desk space to minimize anxiety and maximize mindful productivity.
Sensory Toolkit and Sensory Kit on the Go
Written by Sienna Pagett Looking for an easy and fun way to help address your anxiety? Consider making your very own sensory box! So you found yourself paralyzed by anxiety and don’t know how to move forward with a task? Maybe you often find yourself watching Netflix or scrolling on Instagram when you know youContinue reading “Sensory Toolkit and Sensory Kit on the Go”
Creative Ways to Practice Gratitude with your Family this Holiday Season
The ongoing pandemic has not only changed our daily routines but is also impacting how we celebrate special occasions. In light of the upcoming holiday season, there is potential for all of us to feel difficult emotions, including continued uncertainty and anxiety, grief, sadness, and loneliness. It is possible that not all family members willContinue reading “Creative Ways to Practice Gratitude with your Family this Holiday Season”
COVID-19 and Anxiety: How to manage and reduce anxiety during the pandemic?
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic came about, we have witnessed immense societal change including quarantining at home, zoom classes, endless Netflix shows, and more. Beyond our at-home issues, we are bombarded by countless new alerts, stories about economic downturn, and re-opening issues. Seeing the amount of things happening around the world and having to stayContinue reading “COVID-19 and Anxiety: How to manage and reduce anxiety during the pandemic?”
Social Media Privileges During COVID-19
Before COVID-19, our days were fairly structured, and families had reasonable certainty about what was coming each day. With the current situation, uncertainty is much higher, and building routines during this “new normal” takes some adjusting. Sheltering in place has limited outdoor activities and left some notable gaps for free time, causing many families toContinue reading “Social Media Privileges During COVID-19”
Staying Calm and Connected During the Coronavirus Pandemic: Video Games Can Help
Everyone can agree that our world has changed. With the uncertainties of the Coronavirus pandemic looming large, children and families feel a loss of control. Children are seeing a lot of unsettling news and seeing it frequently. Most children take cues from parents to help them regulate their reactions to frightening events, but in thisContinue reading “Staying Calm and Connected During the Coronavirus Pandemic: Video Games Can Help”
Helping Kids Manage Anxiety During a Pandemic
Anxiety thrives on uncertainty. These are uncertain times. We can expect our children to feel more than the usual amount of anxiety during the COVID 19 pandemic. For kids with anxiety disorders, fears and unknowns may become overwhelming. Parents, educators, and other caring adults can help guide children into successful anxiety management strategies.
Ayudando a los niños manejar la ansiedad durante una pandemia
La ansiedad prospera en la incertidumbre. Estos son tiempos inciertos. Podemos esperar que nuestros hijos sientan más ansiedad que la habitual durante la pandemia de COVID 19. Para los niños con trastornos de ansiedad, los temores y lo incierto pueden llegar a ser abrumadores. Los padres, los educadores y otros adultos atentos pueden ayudar aContinue reading “Ayudando a los niños manejar la ansiedad durante una pandemia”
Tips for Getting the Most out of an Online Therapy Session
Whether you have been going to therapy for a while or are endeavoring to try it for the first time, a video therapy session is a bit different than meeting in person in both expected and unexpected ways. While both have their pros and cons, neither format is necessarily better than the other. If youContinue reading “Tips for Getting the Most out of an Online Therapy Session”