We define anxiety by what happens in the body and we measure the severity of that anxiety by how it manifests physically.
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Somatic tools to navigate intense emotions, even when it feels scary.
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The success of this relationship relies on understanding the emotions that underlie a partner’s response to stress.
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When we feel shame we may withdraw from others, avoid intimacy, or become defensive or angry.
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Due to its mindful, body-centered approach, somatic therapy can be an effective way to address and resolve a host of issues related to sex.
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Self-protective responses to shame can be a source of misunderstanding and lead to ruptures in relationships.
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Ambivalent about therapy? It may signal deeper growth—or that you’ve outgrown your therapist.
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Feeling unsure about therapy? It can open transformative work or show it’s time to move on.
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Befriending your emotions impacts your experiences and your ability to work with your emotions rather than feeling controlled by them.
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Soften how frightening the symptoms of a panic attack are by making the situation feel a bit more controlled.
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Experiencing anger to increase confidence, feel calmer, buoy your mood, practice healthy boundaries, improve your relationships, and demand justice.
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Many people struggle with procrastination, but are not in touch with why they are avoiding these tasks in the first place.
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Do you struggle to manage perfectionism and your ‘inner critic’ in the creative process? Learn how to identify and manage anxiety related to self-expression and art.
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There are unique challenges when it comes to living in New York City while managing symptoms of PTSD — but therapy can help.
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Climate change anxiety can feel overwhelming to deal with. Yet DST therapist Melanie Berkowitz says that much of climate anxiety is actually healthy.
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Workers don’t always have the kinds of resources to leave a toxic and unhealthy work environment. This kind of violation is called ‘Institutional Betrayal,’ a term coined by psychologist and researcher, Dr. Jennifer Freyd.
Read MoreSometimes one mental health diagnosis co-exists with another one. In the world of eating disorders, depression is the most commonly associated mental health diagnosis.
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Those of us with anxious attachment style need to take extra care to watch out for ways we may be self-sabotaging our romantic relationships.
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By admitting when we are bored, we can begin to move into richer emotional territory. Explore the ideas and emotions that our agitation and boredom are covering up.
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Fading into the background while others engage in animated debates? Often feeling like too many things in your relationship are left unsaid? You may be conflict avoidant.
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