If you ask the average person if they have ever “put something off until the last minute” or if they have ever “postponed” completing a task, they will most like say, “yes.” Procrastination can be a common problem for many individuals. The Center for Clinical Interventions (CCI) reviewed research indicating that 20% of adults experience ... Continue Reading
Food & Lifestyle Hacks to Kick Anxiety’s Butt – Ep. 30
*Disclaimer: This episode contains some rated R language. Get ready for a shot of comedic energy, when Board Certified Holistic Health Coach Jill Anenberg Lawrence joins the Rally for Episode 30. Jill brings her passion for improving lives, eating sustainably and developing habits that reduce stress and anxiety. This episode touches on: 1) ... Continue Reading
The Applications of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) in Tense Political Times – Ep. 23
On Episode 23, Martin discusses a dispute that occurred on the email listserve for the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. Should psychotherapists concern themselves with loaded political issues? Can theories such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) go beyond influencing a client's internal world to empower ... Continue Reading
Highlighting Social Anxiety Disorder and Appreciating The Walking Dead – Ep. 4
Dr. Nikki Frousakis is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in California, and works with the Cognitive Behavior Therapy Center of Southern California and the Department of Veterans Affairs. In Episode 4, Dr. Frousakis joins Martin on Psych Rally to clarify perceptions about the diagnosis and treatment of Social Anxiety Disorder. In addition, tune in ... Continue Reading
What if my partner isn’t really “The One”?: The Do’s and Don’ts of Relationship Anxiety
People experience anxiety and panic episodes in a wide variety of different contexts. Anxious thoughts may be related to health and illness, work stress, trauma, or unexpressed dissatisfaction with a coworker, friend, or family member, among other things. Perhaps lesser known, though equally distressing, is the fear and anxiety associated ... Continue Reading
You Could Be Getting Mindfulness Wrong: 5 Common Misconceptions
The concept of mindfulness, and the practice of mindfulness meditation, can be core elements of mental health and are often integrated into effective therapy for many issues, including OCD and Anxiety. Mindfulness can be described as being aware of one's thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations in the present moment with an open and accepting ... Continue Reading