The Fear Factor: When School Kids Commit Suicide

It is a sad day when you hear of the number of kids taking their life before end of school exams because of a genuine “fear of failure”.  These are not kids who have failed, these are kids who fear they may fail.  How have we created such a fear of failure in our society that school kidsContinue reading “The Fear Factor: When School Kids Commit Suicide”

NO NEED TO HANDLE THINGS ALONE

Tele-therapy is available to you! Call us today at 830-372-5989. We offer sessions by Zoom or Teleconference as well as in-office visits. 2 locations to serve you. Seguin and New Braunfels. For those outside of of Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe and Hays Counties. Those outside of these counties, we offer sessions by Zoom or teleconference. NoContinue reading “NO NEED TO HANDLE THINGS ALONE”

How to Be at Peace with Yourself

There’s nothing more powerful than a person at peace with themselves. Being at peace with yourself gives you more control over yourself and how you react to the world. External factors won’t affect you as much, because you prioritize your emotions and well-being and don’t dwell on the things that don’t matter.  Finding inner peaceContinue reading “How to Be at Peace with Yourself”

Things Teens Worry About Themselves

Adolescence is a time when teenagers become more self-aware, as their brain becomes more developed and they deal with new and intensified feelings associated with hormonal changes that take place during puberty (Arain, 2013). Given their newfound awareness, teenagers work at understanding who they are and what they believe in. Because of their limited experience,Continue reading “Things Teens Worry About Themselves”

How to Deal with Panic Attacks

A panic attack is a feeling of sudden and intense anxiety. Panic attacks can also have physical symptoms, including shaking, feeling disorientated, nausea, rapid, irregular heartbeats, dry mouth, breathlessness, sweating and dizziness. The symptoms of a panic attack are not dangerous, but can be very frightening. They can make you feel as though you are havingContinue reading “How to Deal with Panic Attacks”

5 Tips for Dealing with Stress and Depression During the Holidays

The holiday season can be a magical time of the year. Festive lights and decorations brighten neighborhoods, special and delicious treats tempt our pallets, and the contagious excitement of children can fill us with a celebratory spirit. But for some people, it may not always be the most wonderful time of the year. It canContinue reading “5 Tips for Dealing with Stress and Depression During the Holidays”