Do you often find yourself caught in a never-ending cycle of imagining the worst possible outcomes for every situation? If the mere thought of a small setback sends your mind spiraling into a whirlwind of disastrous scenarios, you might be a catastrophizer. Catastrophizing, also known as expecting the worst-case scenario, is a cognitive distortion that can wreak havoc on your mental well-being, leading to heightened anxiety and unnecessary stress. But fear not, for in this blog post, we're diving deep into this destructive thinking pattern and uncovering the techniques to reframe your thoughts for a more peaceful and balanced mindset.

In the bustling world we live in, it's ironic how feelings of loneliness have become increasingly prevalent. Loneliness can take root in the hearts of even the most socially active individuals, affecting people of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life. It's essential to differentiate between the experience of being physically alone and the deeper emotional state of loneliness. In this article, we delve into the intricacies of loneliness and explore its intimate connection with anxiety.

Hey, everyone. I'm Kristen, the anxiety therapist. Today, I want to shed light on the concept of self-care, a term that has gained popularity during and after the pandemic. Unfortunately, self-care is often misunderstood and even perceived negatively as selfishness. In reality, it is an essential practice that nurtures our emotional well-being and enables us to manage anxiety effectively. True self-care goes beyond occasional indulgences; it involves implementing nourishing habits and setting healthy boundaries. In this blog post, I'll explore the significance of self-care and offer practical tips on how to incorporate it into your daily life.

Hi everyone. I'm Kristen, the anxiety therapist. And today, I want to talk about the connection between high-functioning anxiety and burnout. We hear a lot about anxiety in a more generalized sense. But so you might not be familiar with the term high functioning anxiety.

Hi everyone, I'm Kristen, the anxiety therapist. And today I want to talk about the aftermath of therapy. So, understanding what happens to us on an emotional or physiological level after a therapy session. What prompted this video is a conversation I had with a friend a few weeks ago. She was describing how she felt after coming off of a session with her own therapist. It wasn't necessarily a great feeling, which is something I've heard from many of my own clients.

Hi everyone. I'm Kristen, the anxiety therapist. Today I want to talk about parenting anxiety. This is such a loaded topic and I can probably make a year's worth of videos about this and who knows? Maybe I will. But today, I just want to focus more on the topics of mirror neurons and co-regulation as tools for support.

Hey, everyone, I'm Kristen, the anxiety therapist. Today, I want to share a concept called confirmation bias. I was actually meeting with one of my clients last week, and he was having some concerns about his health. I described this concept to him, and it really resonated with him. He suggested that I make a vlog about it, so here we are.

Hey, everyone. I'm Kristen, the anxiety therapist. And today, I want to talk about the power of doing a dopamine detox and how this can help with alleviating anxiety and restoring balance. So we all know that we live in a very fast-paced and hyperstimulation world. It's really no surprise that anxiety has sort of become this common companion for a lot of people. We're constantly being exposed to notifications on our phones and social media. This instant gratification has left our brains overstimulated and craving more.

Hey, everyone. I'm Kristen, the anxiety therapist. And today I want to share with you a technique called the Pomodoro technique. And I think in our fast-paced world, you know, it's really easy to get overwhelmed by our ever-growing to-do list. And there never seems to be an end in sight. And, you know, a lot of times this elicits a feeling of anxiety that's coupled with the tendency to procrastinate. And this can really be a hindrance to our productivity and leave us feeling pretty stuck.

Hey, everyone, I'm Kristen, the anxiety therapist. Today I'm going to be talking about polarized thinking, which is a type of cognitive distortion. That's just fancy terminology for thinking errors. Cognitive pertains to thinking and our thought processes, and then distortions mean something is distorted, right? There's an error, something is inaccurate in some way.

Hey, everyone. I'm Kristen, the anxiety therapist. Today, I want to talk about a concept called Wise Mind. This is something that I share with pretty much every one of my clients because I think it's such a helpful framework and a nice way to think about how our brain works and processes things. At the end of this video, I'll leave you with a little challenge so that you can practice something on your own.

Hey, everyone. I'm Kristen, the anxiety therapist. Today I want to talk about cognitive dissonance, a concept that creates tension and anxiety. It's common and something we've all experienced. Cognitive dissonance is a mismatch between our beliefs, values, and actions. Our brains seek consistency, so this conflict creates psychological discomfort that we try to lessen.