What You Can Do: Write Now About the COVID-19 Quarantine

Through the years, research has demonstrated that writing about events can significantly shape the way we experience them. In one…

Ask Dr. Conte: What Are the Next Steps to Letting Go of My Anger?

Dr Conte: Today was the first day I googled the phrase “anger management.” After reading several articles on the topic,…

Dr. Conte Talks How to Deal with Holiday Stress on KDKA Morning News

How do you deal with the stress of the holidays? Do you get angry? Lash out at all the traffic,…

Hummingbirds Probably Aren’t Great Meditators: Dealing with Anxiety

Hummingbirds are fast. Very fast. They can fly sideways, backward, forward, and even upside down; their wings can flap more…

The Fly in the Window: When the Help We Want Isn’t the Help We Need

Although there was butter on the table and frosting on the uncovered cupcakes a few feet away, the fly banged…

Finding the Turtle Within: Slowing Down in the Face of Anxiety

“You can’t beat me,” boasted the rabbit. “We’ll see,” replied the turtle. “I am too fast,” the rabbit taunted, “You…

Anxiety Sucks! A Coping Strategy That Really Works!

Anxiety sucks. Seriously, after all the clinical jargon has been used up, after all the explanations in the world give…