by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Apr 16, 2020 | Anxiety, Communication, Marriage, Relationships |
A global, novel virus that keeps us contained in our homes—maybe for months—is already reorienting our relationship to government, to the outside world, even to each other. Most of us are accustomed to driving to our place of work, be it our own business or place of...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Mar 24, 2020 | Anxiety, Depression, Grief |
Almost all therapists in California have shifted from in-person sessions to phone therapy or video conferencing in order to abide by the Bay Area’s shelter-in-place order. The impact of the global pandemic and the associated restrictions have led to added...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Mar 24, 2020 | Addiction, Anxiety, Counseling, Depression, PTSD |
The outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has been stressful for everyone. Fear and anxiety about a viral disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions. It’s important to be able to coped with the stress to avoid developing undue anxiety. Sharing the...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jan 19, 2020 | Anxiety, Counseling, Psychotherapy |
Cynophobia is the fear of dogs. As far as phobias go, it is a relatively common, although the fear of snakes or spiders is seen more often in therapy. The reason I decided to write an article about dog phobia is because many people suffer from it. One of the things I...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Dec 28, 2019 | Anxiety, Counseling, Psychotherapy, PTSD |
Researchers have known for a while that Even mild cases of anxiety or depression might take years off a person’s life, new research suggests. Mental health woes, collectively called psychological distress, may lead to premature deaths from major causes such as heart...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Nov 27, 2019 | Anxiety, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Depression |
From bringing communities together to decreasing anxiety and your risk of diabetes, gardening has been shown to have numerous health benefits. Numerous studies on gardening’s effect on various aspects of health seem to indicate that, generally speaking, gardening is...
