We are faced with many challenges throughout our lives. Some we choose – perhaps competing in a sporting event or taking on a new project; others we face against our will such as a difficult qualifying time or the SAT’s. …
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Charlotte’s parents describe her as a “chronic worrier.” She always tries to please others. If she does not go out of her way to help a friend, she is left feeling disappointed. She will often ask her parents, “What if …
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Most of us have experienced performance anxiety in some form. In fact, there are a variety of situations in which we may experience performance anxiety; such as public speaking, sports, sex, entertainment, academics, social relationships, and career. In order to …
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Anxiety is a psychological and a physiological state that has a variety of components. It includes cognitive, emotional, somatic, and behavioral aspects. That is, it has thoughts and images, feelings, bodily reactions, and behavioral responses. Thoughts include fear-based and/or self-critical …
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Don’t read this unless you have faced severe crisis that’s shaken you to your core and made you believe that your life is not a journey to the Promised Land, but, instead, a giant process of never ending worry and …
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Experiencing anxiety is a normal and expected part of child and adolescent development. As kids and teens grow and face new challenges, they become more aware of new opportunities and also new threats in their world. Below is a list …
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We all worry. We worry about our jobs, our bodies and our relationships. We worry about our families. As we age, we question the meaning of life and especially the meaning of our lives. Is it sex, money, status, fun, …
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Many articles are currently being written to address the present worldwide pandemic. I think it is important to look to reliable and factual sources for this information. We are surrounded by a kind of panic mentality in our nation; it is important …
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In recent months the vast majority of news stories have been very negative. Topics include escalating world terrorism and a variety of world, domestic, and personal economic crises. Highly developed technology in the world media delivers nearly constant information for our consumption. Tragic …
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Are you a rational thinker? Most of us see ourselves as fairly rational. We believe that our thoughts are sensible and logical. While these attributes do contribute to thinking rationally, Dr. Maxie Maultsby, Jr. has developed a specific set of …
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On September 11, 2001 our nation suffered a terrible catastrophe when terrorists attacked us on our own soil. Since that day, we are no longer isolated from the evils of terrorism. Our daily living practices now involve precautions for our …
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