by Meredith Dangel | Aug 4, 2023 | Managing Stress & Anxiety, Parenting & Autism
As the summer sun begins to set, back-to-school anxiety begins for students and parents alike. Whether your child is starting school for the first time or returning to a new grade, as a parent, your emotional well-being plays a vital role in supporting your...
by Meredith Dangel | Jun 18, 2023 | Managing Stress & Anxiety
Many people come to therapy hoping to decrease anxiety. Sometimes longterm work is needed to rewire our brains, but in-the-moment strategies are also essential. One way to manage anxiety is through breathing techniques. By practicing certain breathing techniques, you...
by Meredith Dangel | Jun 13, 2023 | Managing Stress & Anxiety
Why mindfulness? I often recommend mindfulness practices to my clients as a way to manage stress, anxiety, and depression. Mindfulness is the practice of being present in the moment, without judgment or distraction. Mindfulness has been shown to have numerous mental...
by Meredith Dangel | May 29, 2023 | Managing Stress & Anxiety
In our last post, we looked at many symptoms of anxiety, which are sometimes overlooked or misunderstood. Today, I want to focus on anxiety in children. A variety of factors may play a role in a child’s experience of anxiety, including genetics, personality...
by Meredith Dangel | May 29, 2023 | Managing Stress & Anxiety
When I talk about mental disorders, I find it helpful to look at the definition. In other words, what criteria would a clinician look for if they were assigning a diagnosis? Giving a list of criteria can be problematic for a variety of reasons (which we can talk about...
by Meredith Dangel | May 29, 2023 | Managing Stress & Anxiety
“Oh, that’s just my OCD kicking in.” “I just had a panic attack!” “Deciding what to wear Saturday night is giving me anxiety.” “I have such a phobia of talking on the phone.” Ever hear comments like these? All of...
