by Colleen Koncilja LCSW, CADC, ICGC-II, BACC | Anxiety and Depression, Coping Skills, Fear
Yesterday, I was talking with another therapist, and we were discussing fear. She reminded me of the book Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers. Honestly, I have never read the book, however, I have recently placed it on my must read book list. Talking about... 
by Colleen Koncilja LCSW, CADC, ICGC-II, BACC | Anxiety and Depression, Chronic Illness and Pain, Couples, Groups, Trauma
If he never took the risk and tried something new, he never would have known how much he enjoys acting, singing, and dancing. He has natural talents. A few weeks ago, I was at a kids and teens performance in my community. A friend’s son was in a musical theater... 
by Colleen Koncilja LCSW, CADC, ICGC-II, BACC | Anxiety and Depression, Coping Skills, Mindfulness, Pain Management, Self-Care, Stress Management
How well do you breathe? Right now as you read this, stop and take a minute to notice your breath. Are you breathing shallow or fast or deep or slow? If you pay attention to your breathing, you may find that you slow it down and take deeper breaths. If so, you also... 
by Colleen Koncilja LCSW, CADC, ICGC-II, BACC | Anxiety and Depression, Coping Skills, Relationships, Self-Care
I have been drawn to the poem Autobiography In Five Chapters by Portia Nelson for the past twenty years. I have shared it with many people over the years and they have usually appreciated the example and image it provides them in understanding the dynamics of... 