by Tania Henderson | Nov 2, 2016 | Anxiety, Depression, Uncategorized
Every year, I am struck by how far we still have to go to learn what is going on in the depressed brain. 7.6 % of US citizens ages 12(1) and up suffer per year, and medications are unable to help at least 1/3 of those afflicted. Part of the struggle is the sheer...
by Mike Henderson | Jan 6, 2016 | Anxiety, Depression, Happiness, Self-esteem, Uncategorized
The following is a lighthearted but great approach to those nagging tapes in our heads that gradually wear us down. The tips demonstrate how we do not have to be at the mercy of these messages, just like we would want to stand up to an obnoxious, arrogant person...
by Tania Henderson | Jul 15, 2015 | Anxiety, Communication, Depression, Relationship, Uncategorized
In a delightful article, Stern and Divecha discuss the common struggle of caring to the point of getting lost in the pain of another. Perhaps you know someone who believes s/he is responsible to fix other people’s problems or worries. Or perhaps s/he becomes...
by Tania Henderson | May 26, 2015 | Anxiety, Body Image, Depression, Self-care, Self-esteem, Uncategorized
The author in the following article offered some really great advice. It supports my strong belief that we should always try to honor the various parts of ourselves, because even if the approach is not helpful, good intensions are at the core. Next, it is rightly...
by Tania Henderson | Sep 18, 2014 | Anxiety, Depression, Self-care, Self-esteem, Uncategorized
I cannot think of a better tale than the Ugly Duckling http://www.eastoftheweb.com/short-stories/UBooks/UglDuc.shtml to show how our basic sense of goodness can be derailed by shame and rejection. In the story, a simple mishap of a baby swan inaccurately labeled a...
by Tania Henderson | Jan 18, 2014 | Anxiety, Communication, Depression, Relationship, Uncategorized
“Failing to plan is planning to fail.” This statement highlights the importance of taking steps towards being successful so when something comes up, we are in a strong position to handle it. The following article is one such opportunity. So...
