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For some people, social interaction feels easy and natural. For others, it can feel awkward, uncomfortable, or even intimidating. If you’ve ever found yourself unsure what to say, feeling left out, or worrying about how you come across, you’re not alone. There are many reasons why connecting with others can feel difficult. Maybe you didn’t have strong examples of healthy communication growing up, or certain life experiences made you more guarded or self-conscious. Whatever th

What Is Anger? Anger is one of the most powerful human emotions — and one of the most misunderstood. Many people come to anger management therapy believing anger is “bad,” when in reality, anger is a normal, healthy emotion with an important purpose. What matters most is how we understand, express, and manage it. At its core, anger is a signal — an emotional response to feeling hurt, threatened, powerless, or treated unfairly. Like pain, anger tells us something is wrong and

Parenting is one of life’s most rewarding — and most challenging — roles. The good news is, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Parent Effectiveness Training ( PET ) , developed by clinical psychologist Dr. Thomas Gordon, offers a compassionate and practical framework for building more respectful, cooperative, and emotionally connected relationships with your children. As a therapist, I often draw on P.E.T. principles to help parents strengthen communication, reduce conflict

In today’s fast-paced world, stress and anxiety have become almost constant companions for many of us. Between work demands, family responsibilities, and the pressure to “keep it all together,” it’s no wonder our minds and bodies often feel overwhelmed. While some stress is a normal part of life, ongoing anxiety can take a real toll on our well-being — physically, mentally, and emotionally. The Difference Between Stress and Anxiety Although the terms are often used interchang