We can all agree that the year 2020 was a terrible year for humanity, including a global pandemic, quarantine of 3 months, social distancing, devastating fires and hurricanes, many lives…
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How can we create balance and move forward in today’s times? What would that even look like? Albert Einstein explained that “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your…
COVID began infecting people in the United States earlier this year. As a result, we have seen many changes to the way that we have been living our lives, learning…
We’ve heard it time and again that “change is hard” but why is this the case? Humans have a basic drive to seek safety and predictability. Uncertainty in any form…
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the gold standard treatment for OCD and Anxiety disorders and is typically conducted via in-person sessions. During ERP, patients are gradually exposed to their…
I have been always fascinated by American culture. Since I am a foreigner, I always considered the American culture as powerful because I always perceived it as a big “container”…
Being a kid is very tough in today’s world, especially given the current circumstances. Aside from a global pandemic, life still continues. A child must navigate through life while dealing…
During these times of uncertainty and constant changes, it is important as health care professionals to not only consider our patient’s cultural differences during treatment but be aware of cultural…
For children, illness-related obsessions and the resulting compulsions are distressing enough on an average day. Add to the mix an international quarantine and constant public discussion of a dangerous virus,…
Anxiety amid COVID-19 is common. Public events have been cancelled, businesses are closing, people are engaging in panic buying of necessities, and there is a lot of uncertainty. Can you…
