Anger
If you take a poll and ask people which emotion they would least like to feel, chances are that most people would say anger. Anger tends to get a bad rap because the action urges associated with it (yelling and fighting) tend to be frowned upon by society. However, anger, like all emotions, serves an important function. Anger is a signal to ourselves that something is off, something is bothering us, and that we should slow down and take stock of what set it off.
Anxious about the Election? You’re not Alone.
Whatever the outcome of this presidential election is, many Americans feel like they will come out of it with both a newly elected president, and a new anxiety disorder. So many of our clients here at Therapists of New York are struggling to manage the intense emotions arising from what feels to many like a very high-stakes election. This sense of panic, dread and worry many are experiencing is a bi-partisan experience. NPR news reports that the majority of Democrats, Republicans and independents are all reporting high levels of stress related to the upcoming election.
Healthy Assertiveness in a Global Pandemic
Managing boundaries is challenging in the best of circumstances, but in a pandemic the stakes are higher than ever. One the one hand, we are hungry for contact as we feel isolated and afraid. On the other hand, interacting with others holds real risk to physical safety and health. Right now, the human need for relationships is in direct conflict with the need for safety.
5 Tips to Stay Mindful
Let’s face it, we are all feeling stressed right now. We are living in a time with many unknowns, inequalities, and mixed information. Future planning seems like a luxury from years past. At Therapists of New York, we are helping our patients (and ourselves) by enhancing strategies to reduce stress and improve focus and awareness.
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