by Arbor | Jul 31, 2016 | Uncategorized
Radical acceptance is the process of making the choice not to fight against “what is,” but to lean into the reality of an experience with awareness and curiosity. This challenging task has its roots in Buddhist teachings, but the result of avoiding...
by Arbor | Jul 15, 2016 | Articles
Social Anxiety Disorder is a disorder in which a person has an irrational and excessive fear of social situations. The fear usually relates to embarrassing oneself in public and concerns about being judged by others. It is the third most common mental disorder and it...
by Arbor | Jul 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
When violence occurs, we may assume feelings like hatred, rage, or vengeance motivated the destructive acts. But more likely, fear is the impetus behind acting out. When humans feel threatened or at risk, our fear can propel us to lash out in an attempt to protect...
by Arbor | Jul 13, 2016 | Articles
Anxiety By Glenn Weiss, LCSW, CADC “I feel keyed up all the time and can’t relax.” “I think I am going to have a heart attack or go crazy when the panic starts. Then I am afraid to go anywhere because it can happen at any time.” “I know my fears are unrealistic but I...
by Arbor | Jul 9, 2016 | Articles
Definition: Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is defined as a preoccupation with an imagined or trivial defect in appearance that causes significant distress in social, occupational or other areas of functioning. There is evidence that now shows a relationship between...
