Harnessing difficult material for any standardized test can be difficult by itself. Anxiety interferes with concentration, focus and retention. There are many tools that can minimize or even eliminate performance anxiety. Managing anxiety is a skill to be learned, not
Vaping—the use of electronic cigarettes—has largely replaced traditional tobacco in schools. Peters has caught kids as young as 11 trying it, and use seems to be growing more common by the month. From the high school on down, its popularity
“Worry is the darkroom in which negatives develop.” Getting out of negative self-talk is part of the answer to releasing anxiety, stress and depression. If you are spending your life force and mental energy in this place, you are causing
On May 4th, I will be presenting a workshop at the Spectrum 44th Annual Conference on Addiction Studies in Houston at the Westin Hotel at Memorial City. The topic is what is occurring in the mental health field related to
How much of your time and life is spent in worry, fear and anxiety? Worry can be all consuming if you don’t tackle it head on. Some strategies to consider to get started below; 1) examine your negative thinking patterns,
Have you recently been to a dinner or coffee shop and seen a group of people all on their phones at the same time? It’s sad to say that this has become all too common. A person’s connection to their
A recent TED talk at TED.com (some of the best the Internet has to offer) was a presentation on what the most important factors are related to staying alive. As you examine the bar graph, take note on the elements you
In a recent conversation with dear friend and neighbor Gena Scurry, we were discussing the amazing success of her relationship with her ex-husband. In their very conscious and intentional agreements about how to co-parent since the divorce with her husband. Gayle
If your life feels overwhelming, stressful, too busy and relaxation escapes you, it is time to learn to living in “Mindfulness.”Recently, I was on a vacation to Colorado and paused on a bridge to experience the sounds, beauty, breeze, and vista provided by
Dr. Mike Klaybor brings thirty years of experience in practicing counseling psychology with individuals and couples. His approach is cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT. Specific specialties include; anxiety and stress management, chronic pain & chronic illness management, depression, substance abuse evaluations, employee assistance and executive coaching for workplace performance and leadership.
