Clients often come to my office because they are in a painful place in life, having an experience they are struggling to make sense of. Our natural resistance to pain drives us to analyze, to evaluate and to search for the explanation of “why” it is happening; on the errant…
The Spiritual Aspects of Anxiety Over the past months I have examined the varied aspects of a Holistic Approach to Anxiety and my review would not be complete without addressing the Spiritual Aspects of Anxiety. Many people are surprised at the suggestion that there is a spiritual side to anxiety,…
The Powerful Role of Nutrition When it comes to addressing the physical aspects of overcoming anxiety, nutrition may be our greatest ally. Copious amounts of research are confirming what we have intuitively known: that macro and micro nutrients greatly impact the body’s ability to properly regulate our stress response systems…
The Physical Aspects of Anxiety Part One of “A Holistic Approach to Overcoming Anxiety” explained the physiological dynamics of anxiety as the body’s response to a real or perceived threat. It also connected the release of “fight or flight” hormones to the physical experience of anxiety: shortness of breath, shaking,…
The Emotional Components of Anxiety Part Two of “A Holistic Approach to Overcoming Anxiety” looked at the mental aspects of anxiety, including the thinking patterns associated with anxiety and the power of our mind to help reshape our experience. Today we will explore how our emotional world is connected to…
Exploring the Mental Aspects of Recovery Part one of “A Holistic Approach to Overcoming Anxiety,” offered a foundation for understanding how anxiety impacts our lives and the importance of including all aspects of who we are to achieve sustainable relief and recovery. The mental – or thinking – part of…
Do I Have Anxiety and How Do I Overcome it? According to the National Institute of Mental Health, “anxiety disorders” affect more than 40 million Americans annually. Overcoming anxiety is one of the most common goals of people seeking therapeutic treatment. Anxiety is a natural reaction to stress and can…