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Identifying AnxietyJanuary 8, 2019 2:00 pmBy Ellen Flanagan Burns

Managing Anxiety: Promoting Helpful Self-Talk
Managing AnxietyNovember 30, 2018 2:10 pmBy Claire Freeland, Ph.D. and Jacqueline Toner, Ph.D
Avoidance and Anxiety – A Perfect Match
Managing AnxietyOctober 18, 2018 2:21 pmBy Julia Martin Burch, PhD
Think of the last time you felt anxious. Whether you were dreading an upcoming work presentation, worrying about finances, or thinking about an impending doctor’s appointment, you likely experienced an urge to avoid the stressor in some way, perhaps by procrastinating, thinking about something else, or putting off the appointment. Avoiding anxiety provoking situations is a hard-wired human instinct that can be very helpful at times, such as keeping us from walking down an isolated dark alley alone at night. However, avoidance can also be a slippery slope-particularly when it is a child’s primary way of coping with worry.
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