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The Ripple Effects of Childhood Trauma on Anxiety

“The child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth.” – African Proverb This haunting proverb encapsulates the profound impact of childhood trauma on the human psyche. As a child psychologist with over two decades of experience, I’ve witnessed firsthand how the echoes of early trauma can reverberate through a person’s life, often…

Unmasking Childhood Anxiety: A Parent’s Guide to Action

By Silvia Miller “Anxiety is a thin stream of fear trickling through the mind. If encouraged, it cuts a channel into which all other thoughts are drained.” – Arthur Somers Roche. This poignant quote captures the essence of anxiety, a condition that affects not just adults, but children too. In fact, a staggering 31.9% of U.S. adolescents aged 13-18 have…

Managing Anxiety With This Simple Tricks

12 Ways I Manage My Anxiety I wasn’t always an anxious person, but after a depression diagnosis 6 years ago, I was quickly overwhelmed with symptoms that became hard to ignore. As if depression wasn’t enough, my doctor diagnosed me with generalized anxiety disorder. Soon, it seeped into every aspect of my life, making it impossible for me to function…

Managing Fear and Anxiety

Unmasking the Mysteries of Fear and Anxiety: Insights from a Neuroscience Perspective By Riley Jason PhD “Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow. It empties today of its strength.” – Corrie ten Boom, Dutch Holocaust survivor. As a PhD expert in neuroscience, I’ve spent countless hours studying the complexities of human emotions. And when it comes to the powerful…