Panic attacks are overwhelming and can make anyone feel that they are trapped in a vortex of fear, physical sensations, and racing thoughts. In those intense moments, regaining control seems impossible. But grounding techniques are an effective way to refocus your attention away from anxiety and back to the present moment.

Teenage years are critical for growth, learning, and self-discovery, but they are often fraught with academic stress. Many teenagers struggle to find the balance between schoolwork, extracurricular activities, and social expectations, which causes stress and can have a negative impact on their academic performance and emotional well-being. As a parent or guardian, it can be difficult at times to know how to best support your teenager with academic stress. In this blog, we will discuss practical strategies for reducing academic stress and promoting success. From developing effective study habits to creating a supportive home environment, these suggestions will help you confidently and carefully support your teenager through the ups and downs of their academic journey.

We all experience numerous emotions each day but we can’t always pinpoint how or what we are feeling. Some emotions may be fleeting, while others may impact the rest of our day. While we may be able to acknowledge an unpleasant mood or feeling, we oftentimes have trouble identifying the source of this feeling. Fortunately, our thoughts are fueled by emotions, and vice versa. For each thought ask yourself, what is the emotion? When you can practice this, you can connect more deeply with yourself.

When speaking about eating disorders we usually hear about Anorexia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder and Bulimia, but what is ARFID? ARFID stands for Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. ARFID most commonly develops in early childhood, however, an individual can experience onset at any point over the course of their life. ARFID can share a few characteristics with other eating disorders such as nutritional deficiencies and low weight, however, it has some differences as well. How is ARFID different from other eating disorders?