by Kaitlin Koncilja | Anxiety and Depression, COVID-19, Teens/Children
While most things this year in 2020 have changed dramatically for parents, how remote or hybrid school looks, may be one of the changes that is more prevalent. Most kids and teens are doing online learning, and families not only have to navigate every family member...
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, Mindfulness
How well do you breathe? Right now as you read this, stop and take a minute to notice your breath. Are you breathing shallow, fast, 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 may...