Whenever I give a client feedback that they meet criteria for a diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), I explain the four categories of symptoms that make up the disorder: intrusions, ...

Sometimes when we encounter challenging situations, it’s easier to avoid them than to face them. Some difficult emotions – like anxiety, fear, or worry – stick around or get worse because of this.

Maladaptive behaviors interfere with a person’s daily activities, ability to adjust, or ability to participate in certain settings. Maladaptive behavior can appear in various ways, including avoidance ...

Many individuals use certain behaviors as a shield to avoid the challenging work required to maintain meaningful relationships, according to relationship experts. This pattern appears in both personal ...

Learned what anxiety is. Remember, anxiety is a normal emotion everyone has to keep us safe. LUNA will help you feel less anxiety in situations that are not dangerous. Learned about the three parts of ...

Throughout my consulting career, I've observed a concerning pattern: In their quest to make work more tolerable, many professionals inadvertently make it less meaningful. I have found there to be a ...

For some children, everyday demands such as "brush your teeth" or "time to get off of your computer game," can trigger intense anxiety and extreme resistance. When this type of response affects ...

Sometimes when we encounter challenging situations, it’s easier to avoid them than to face them. Some difficult emotions – like anxiety, fear, or worry – stick around or get worse because of this.

Welcome to the third module of LUNA! This week, you will learn more about avoidance and about why avoiding things that cause anxiety will not help your child overcome their fears. You will also learn ...