by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Nov 15, 2024 | Anxiety Treatment, 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...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Oct 17, 2024 | Anxiety Treatment, Counseling, Depression, Psychotherapy
Impulse-control disorder (ICD) is a psychiatric disorders characterized by impulsivity defined as a failure to resist a temptation, urge, or impulse; or not having the inability to not speak on a thought. There are many psychiatric disorders that have impulsivity,...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Sep 16, 2024 | Anxiety Treatment, Counseling, Depression, Emotions, Grief, Psychotherapy
When it’s at its worse, grief can feel like you’re stuck in quicksand. When you’re grieving a loss, such as the death of a loved one, the pain can seem unbearable, and you may feel like you will never move on. However, with time, patience, and support, you can...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Aug 15, 2024 | Addiction, Anxiety Treatment, Child Development, Counseling, Depression, Psychological Development
Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder that can cause sudden unwanted and uncontrolled rapid and repeated movements or vocal sounds called tics. Tourette’s is considered a mental health disorder. Three tic disorders are included in the DSM-5-TR (Diagnostic...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jul 14, 2024 | Anxiety Treatment, Counseling, Dementia, Depression, Emotions, Happiness, Relationships, Stress Management
The coronavirus in 2020 brought considerable challenges due to mental health because of the dictates for physical distancing. Since then, people have reported continued feelings of loneliness and social isolation. Loneliness and social isolation are somewhat...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Apr 14, 2024 | Anxiety Treatment, Communication, Counseling, Psychotherapy, Relationships
Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD), also called “social phobia,” is a type of anxiety disorder. People who have SAD experience extreme and persistent anxiety associated with social or performance situations. Even simple communication can sometimes be difficult or...
