by Arbor | Aug 31, 2015 | Articles
Anxiety is more than “jitters”, nervousness and worry. For many sufferers, anxiety ultimately is rooted in a sense of being unsafe, out of control or mired in unpredictability. If we peel back the worries, examine the distorted thoughts that fuel anxiety...
by Arbor | Aug 21, 2015 | Articles
At the initial therapy appointment, your counselor may ask you to sign a physician collaboration form. This consent allows your therapist to contact your internist, family practitioner or medical specialist to ensure you receive the most consistent, comprehensive care...
by Arbor | Aug 14, 2015 | Articles
The Arizona desert seemed like an odd vacation destination in the beginning of August. My family was sure they would melt in the heat, and I had to cajole them with promises of daily ice cream outings and a hotel room next to the pool. But in the midst of the stark,...
by Arbor | Jul 27, 2015 | Articles
As my son enters his junior year of high school, I am regularly reminded that he will soon be launching from our everyday lives into a more independent, autonomous incarnation. This summer has been chock full of milestones: he got his drivers license, his first...
by Arbor | Jul 20, 2015 | Articles
A healer and energy therapist, Carol Tuttle challenges us to assume the BEST. Of ourselves, our circumstances, the motivations of others. That simple shift opens us to possibilities that anxiety, fear and negativity can never provide. When I invite a calm, productive...
by Arbor | Jul 6, 2015 | Articles
I attended two memorial services over the weekend. Jim, a friend from church, died after a long illness, and my high school friend’s mother, Marilyn, passed unexpectedly. Both of these beloved people were past 80, although their lengthy lives don’t alter...
