by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | May 31, 2025 | Anxiety, Counseling, Family Therapy, Marriage, Psychotherapy, PTSD
Psychotherapy, often referred to as talk therapy or counseling, is a collaborative treatment process grounded in dialogue between a trained mental health professional and a client. Its core purpose is to help individuals understand their feelings, confront emotional...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | May 11, 2025 | Anxiety, Counseling, Psychotherapy
Imagine a freshly baked tray of cookies hot out of the oven. What do you think of? Chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, or sugar doodles are just some that come to mind. There are so many cookies to choose from; the possibilities are endless. A cookie-cutter make be a...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Apr 10, 2025 | Anxiety, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Happiness
Guided imagery therapy is a cognitive behavioral technique in which a client is guided through imagining a relaxing scene or series of experiences. Guided imagery is a relaxation technique that uses visualization to reduce stress and anxiety by focusing the mind on...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Feb 17, 2025 | Anxiety, Nutrition, Sleep
Hypoglycemia occurs when blood sugar levels are low at night time, causing insomnia. Eating a whole grain snack or small piece of cheese 30 minutes before going to bed can help to reduce occurrences of this scenario. Nocturnal hypoglycemia can be influenced by...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jan 15, 2025 | Anxiety, Counseling, Depression, Emotions, Happiness
Go ahead: Scream, process emotions, build resilience, and practice coping mechanisms without real-world consequences. Therapists often discuss cinema therapy in counseling sessions, and people often like to discuss horror movies and being scared by them. The fact that...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Nov 15, 2024 | Anxiety, Communication, Depression, Happiness, Joy, Psychotherapy
The Science of Being Kind — And Why It Feels So Extraordinary The answer is yes. Unequivocally, neurochemically, soulfully yes. And if you have ever experienced the particular warmth that spreads through your chest when you do something genuinely good for another...
