Agoraphobia might not be what you think it is. Contrary to popular opinion, agoraphobia is the fear of having physical symptom attacks in situations where escape might be difficult or embarrassing.Let's dispel a common misconception about agoraphobia. Agoraphobia is...
The Power of Being Selfish: Selfishness as a Key to Mental Health
Mental health requires that you work on meeting your own personal needs, in addition to meeting any other responsibilities you might have.I'm about to tell you something that your mother might not approve of...so for those of you sensitive souls out there, you might...
School Refusal & Parental Stigma: Am I a Bad Parent?
Regardless of the origins of your child's school refusal, it is important to consider a separate parent-related factor that maintains school refusal: your fear of being perceived as a "bad parent".Like any other behavior, school refusal does not have a singular cause....
School Refusal Causes (Social & Anxiety-Related Factors)
School refusal is not a random event. There's usually a reason for why your child might resist going to school.With the summer quickly fading to black and the academic year looming largely, we will soon be entering the season of school refusal. When I use the term...
Test Anxiety Treatment & Diagnostic Considerations
Because many other conditions can mimic or exacerbate test anxiety, it is important to undergo a thorough diagnostic evaluation before beginning treatment.When considering treatment for test-taking anxiety, make sure that you have a comprehensive diagnostic assessment...
Test Anxiety & Test-taking Anxiety Myths
Many untreated anxious test-takers give up desired career opportunities for less evaluatively-laden roads that are more easily traveled.Although most of us (at one point or another) have experienced significant fear, uncertainty, or dread about an upcoming examination...






