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“I Can’t Go…I Look Disgusting”: Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder

“My nose looks so strange. I’m know it’s deformed. That’s why everyone stares at me and the first thing they notice about me! How can people not notice my horse face? My new haircut does exactly what I wanted it to do—hide my disgusting nose.” While it can be easy to dismiss such statements as […]


Conquering BFRB-Related Shame

As the success of Dr. Pimple Popper (dermatologist Dr. Sandra Lee, known for her YouTube channel squeezing blemishes) shows, people love to see a perceived imperfection removed. What happens when these normal grooming behaviors get out of control? Body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) are a group of related disorders that cause people to repeatedly touch their […]


Hoarding Disorder: The Weight of the Things We Own

Looking through pictures in an old photo album or snapshots of moments on our phones is a way that we can fondly look back on memories that we wish to revisit.  It may be hard to delete or throw away any of those photos when faced with the reality of not having enough space to […]


Maintaining Fitness Habits As We Reopen

The last few months have caused a big shift in the way we go about our daily lives, whether that be with our work schedules, time spent with family, or the way we exercise. People have taken matters into their own hands to stay active without access to a gym and corporations have come together […]


UNDERSTANDING AND RESPONDING TO INTENSE EMOTIONS DURING COVID-19

None of us could have ever imagined that a virus that started so far away from the United States in December of 2019 could have ever escalated to the closing down of our entire country and most of the world. Well, here we are into May 2020 and the impact of the Coronavirus is affecting […]


3 Home Work Outs to Relieve Stress During Quarantine

Exercise is a key factor contributing to optimal psychological health and plays an important role in regulating mood and self-esteem. Due to the current pandemic, many individuals are struggling to find the motivation to continue to exercise now that gyms have been closed and stay at home orders are in place. While it is important […]


MANAGING ANXIETY, OCD AND RELATED DISORDERS DURING COVID-19

This is a time when pretty much the entire world is feeling anxious and overwhelmed. However, this doesn’t mean that your health-related anxiety, OCD or specific phobia won’t be rearing their ugly heads. As we know, anxiety and OCD tend to hit where it hurts most. Meaning, they attack what is most meaningful to you. […]


Anxiety and Fear During Covid-19

“COVID-19”, “The virus”, “the Coronavirus”, is all we hear about these days.  It’s on the radio, the TV, social media, business websites, just notice the “breaking news” alerts on your phone.  It’s everywhere and hard to get away from.   Just two weeks or so ago, after more cases were being reported in the US, our […]


Please Keep Your Seat in the Upright Position; Overcoming the Fear of Flying with CBT

“Please keep your seat in the upright position; please look around and be aware of where the closest exit is to you, being mindful that it may be located behind you.”  These are phrases that many people take for granted as they are settling in with some pretzels and a beverage for a comfortable flight. […]


Is Everyone Looking at Me? Overcoming Social Anxiety Disorder with CBT

When you go to a social event, does it feel as though all eyes are on you? Do you worry that people might be judging you or talking negatively about you in some way? Are you afraid to be called on in class or in a business meeting? You might try to be inconspicuous by […]


“SELFIE” AWARENESS: The Implications of Appearance Related Photo Activities on Mood and Body Image

The term “selfie” typically refers to a photograph taken of oneself, by oneself with a smartphone.  The phone is usually held with one hand at arm’s length. It may include multiple subjects but as long as the individual taking the photo is one of the subjects being featured, it is considered a “selfie” (Mills, Musto, […]


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