Social Anxiety
What is Anxiety?
Do you feel anxiety before a dental visit or starting something new? Have you gotten the jitters before speaking in front of a large group or sweaty palms when thinking about the future? These are common reactions when faced with something that’s scary or unfamiliar and it doesn’t necessarily mean that anything is wrong. However, some…
Read MoreTwelve Ways to Turn Around a Bad Day
Everyone has a bad day now and then. You only have two choices: you can either ride it out, or do something to turn the day around. A time machine isn’t an option, but there are plenty of tactics you can apply to put your day on a more satisfying path. You might have woken…
Read MoreImprove Your Life with Neurofeedback
Neurofeedback, also known as EEG biofeedback or neurotherapy, is a non-invasive, evidence-based treatment approach. It involves the monitoring and self-regulation of brainwave activity to improve brain function. By utilizing real-time feedback of your brain’s activity, neurofeedback teaches your brain how to modify how fast or slow it fires. This, ultimately leads to enhancing your mental…
Read MoreExposure and Response Prevention for OCD and Anxiety
Exposure and Response Prevention, or ERP, is a type of therapy to treat OCD and high levels of anxiety. ERP is known as the “gold standard” treatment for OCD because it trains the brain to realize that just because your brain recognizes something as a threat, does not mean it is a threat. According to…
Read MorePlay to Help Improve your Mood
Ever wonder what your therapists do when you’re not around? This day, I caught them playing! And as the head of the practice, I wholeheartedly support that! Why, you ask? Because play is an important part of good mental health! Benefits of Play on Mental Wellness Burns Off Stress. Dot-com companies have known for…
Read MoreHow Neurofeedback Helped Me
As the founder of Marietta West Cobb Counseling Center, I first learned about neurofeedback when I met Melissa Hergert of BrainTrain Centers, Inc. over 5 years ago. Melissa introduced me to neurofeedback with the offer of a complimentary Brain Map and follow-up report of findings. It came at just the right time. I spent over…
Read MoreSocial Anxiety in the Aftermath of COVID
With social restrictions loosening, the thought of increased socialization can be both exciting and anxiety producing. Many of us have longed for the day we could go back to pre-covid socializing. Despite this longing, you may notice some anxiety surfacing around socializing. This blog explains why social anxiety is increasing and provides several coping tools…
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