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,…
Unnecessary Protection: How to Deal with Perceived Threats vs. Real Threats
It’s natural to protect ourselves. The world is scary and there are real threats out there. Unfortunately, we spend far…
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…
Watching Fear
The teacher left the grounds every day around the same time. The students never questioned where the teacher went. A…
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…