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15 Ways To Promote Civil Dialogue & Avoid Losing Family & Friends Over Politics

Alicia H. Clark, PsyD — Tue, 21 May 2024 12:20:20 +0000

Few scenarios evoke more intense emotions than witnessing how people respond to the evolving political climate. Debates seep into everyday conversations, divergent views risk erupting into arguments, and tensions are running higher and higher. While we are exhausted from disagreements, we find ourselves unsure how to otherwise navigate these discussions especially when we fear losing…

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Well and Good – 10 Actionable Tips For How To Stop Feeling Guilty About Things You Can’t Even Change

Alicia H. Clark, PsyD — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 23:10:37 +0000

Dealing with guilt isn’t easy. While it can be a motivating and useful emotion, guilt can also linger well past what is reasonable and helpful, and leave us ruminating about things we can’t control, rather than the things we can. With so much of guilt stemming from unmet expectations, taking control of where our responsibility lies,…

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Psychotherapy Networker – June Quandary: My Client Ghosted Me!

Alicia H. Clark, PsyD — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 23:56:31 +0000

Ghosting is an all too common practice that many of us experience on a regular basis. “My client ghosted me” is not such a crazy thing to hear these days. Not just confined to social interactions, ghosting can also present itself in professional settings as well. Psychotherapy Networker asked me to weigh in on how…

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Good Housekeeping – 5 Strategies for Coping With Social Anxiety, According to Clinical Psychologists

Alicia H. Clark, PsyD — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 20:52:07 +0000

With the season of socializing and bare bodies upon us, social anxiety can creep up for even the most confident among us, especially our teens and young adults whose rates of social anxiety continue to steadily climb. Here are some key facts to understand about social anxiety, and best strategies to cope. Very pleased to…

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Huffington Post – The Advice Therapists Give When One Spouse Does All The Emotional Labor

Alicia H. Clark, PsyD — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 21:14:41 +0000

Emotional labor, or the weight and effort of managing nearly everything at home, can put a big strain on relationships. Huffington Post interviewed several therapists on how this burden plays out in relationships and how to curtail it. I’m honored to share my perspective on how to communicate wisely. To read the full article, click…

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Huffington Post – 10 Things Only People With High-Functioning Anxiety Will Understand

Alicia H. Clark, PsyD — Fri, 10 May 2019 10:06:11 +0000

Anxiety can manifest in various ways, whether through panic attacks, mood swings or bouts of intense rumination. It can also cloak itself in procrastination and irritability, with sufferers often wrestling in silence. Huffington Post set out to understand people who suffer quietly but are functioning well, and asked me to weigh in. I was pleased to help…

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Psych Central – These 6 Facts About Therapy Will Surprise You

Alicia H. Clark, PsyD — Sun, 28 Apr 2019 09:57:44 +0000

There can be a lot of misconceptions about what therapy is all about, and images in movies and TV don’t always help. Knowing some facts about therapy can help you decide if therapy is right for you. Psych Central published a great article trying to dispell the myths about therapy and shed some light on…

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Fupping – 14 Books To Learn How To Manage Anxiety

Alicia H. Clark, PsyD — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 16:45:07 +0000

Learning how to manage anxiety is no easy task these days, and there are many excellent books written on the topic. I was very pleased to have my latest book, Hack Your Anxiety, listed in this selective roundup of international anxiety books. To read the full list, click HERE. Dr. Clark’s book shares practical advice…

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Thrive Global – The Real Reason You’re “Too Busy” or “Too Stressed” to Make Your Appointments

Alicia H. Clark, PsyD — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 16:30:22 +0000

“Too stressed” to make your appointments? You’re not alone. Making appointments can be surprisingly difficult for many of us, especially when there are parts of an appointment that might make us uncomfortable. Procrastination isn’t just about being busy. There is almost always an element of “whispering anxiety” that is tripping us up. Thrive Global asked…

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Thrive – Jeff Bezos’s Reaction to a Blackmail Attempt Teaches Us the Power of Defusing Shame

Alicia H. Clark, PsyD — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 02:29:47 +0000

Jeff Bezos’s written reaction to a blackmail attempt by the National Enquirer has much to teach us about seizing control, and defusing shame. There is much to be learned from how Bezos took control and fought back, and I was very pleased to help break down why his approach was so effective, and what we can…

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