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The following are ‘golden rules’ that families use to make a difference in fighting anxiety. However, it is important to do this alongside a therapist so we can explain to your child how your continual involvement (accommodation) only worsens the disorder, not that you are withdrawing because you are frustrated or do not care. Avoid […]

It is normal for everyone to engage in some degree of negative thinking; however, when that negative thinking starts to interfere with your day, your enjoyment and ability to do things it may be time to do a “mental health audit” and start challenging those thinking errors. Here is an example of the top ten […]

When you are anxious, messages are sent from the thalamus to either the cortex (thinking part) or amygdala (emotional part). The amygdala hijack (strong emotional reaction = i.e. breathing/ sweating/ going red/ etc.) is linked this to the evolutionary concept of … flight or fight “do I eat it/ or does it eat me”… While […]

Anxiety Disorders comprise fourteen per cent of the population. People with Anxiety Disorders are three to five times more likely to go to the doctor than those without mental health difficulties. One in eight children is affected by an Anxiety Disorder which impacts on all aspects of their development. It is sometimes hard to know […]