What Is Helicopter Parenting?
Dire consequences. Anxiety. Overcompensation. Peer pressure. These are just a few of the triggers that cause parents to become over involved in their children’s lives. Bumps and bruises, both emotional and physical, are [...]
Why we get attached to parents’ belongings
Sometimes objects or possessions are infused with meaning that far exceeds their value or rational expectation. A favorite childhood toy, a cherished piece of jewelry from a grandparent, or the hammer a parent [...]
Anxiety Revisited, Sectioned, And Corrected
Listen in as Carolyn discusses three anxiety subtypes, including cognitive, emotional, and physical anxiety, with Dr. Charles Parker of CoreBrain Journal. They will also discuss what happens when symptoms gang up and act [...]
How Too Much Parental ‘Help’ can Hurt Your Children’s Success In School
Experiencing challenges, and even failure, can help children develop the skills they need to independently succeed in the world. Self-sufficiency and the confidence that comes from overcoming challenges is one of the greatest [...]
Love Relationships When One Partner Is Anxious
Healthy relationships require trust, intimacy, effective communication, and understanding. However, if you suffer from chronic anxiety you may have trouble dealing with everyday conflicts and tensions that can arise in relationships. In this podcast with [...]
Self-Hypnosis Helps Patients Prepare for Medical Procedures and Surgery
Preparing for medical procedures, including surgery, can not only lead to considerable distress prior to surgery but also can affect post-surgery outcomes. Using the split screen hypnotic technique, Dr. Carolyn Daitch successfully helped a patient [...]
Using Innovative Techniques to Help Clients Manage Fears
Integrating hypnosis and exposure therapy, Dr. Daitch helped one patient transition from being terrified of driving to tooling around town in a red sports car. Learn more about her techniques for treating adults and children [...]
Finding the Right Tools to Manage Over-Reactivity
In her award winning book, Affect Regulation Toolbox: Practical and Effective Hypnotic Interventions for the Over-reactive Client, Dr. Daitch provides 31 distinct tools to help highly reactive patients learn to combat over-reactivity, reduce anxiety and [...]
The Choices of Adult Children
It is natural to be distressed if you are a parent watching your adult child make decisions that seem to be unwise. Further, it often seems to makes sense to feel that some action is [...]
About this blog
Hello and welcome to my blog, Taming Anxiety. I am thrilled to have you join me as we embark together on a journey toward understanding and overcoming anxiety. I look forward to sharing my approaches to a variety of manifestations of anxiety in posts two times per month.
Anxiety is a common experience that affects millions of people worldwide. It can present in various forms, from general unease and worry to debilitating panic attacks. The good news is that anxiety is treatable, and there are effective strategies to help you regain control of your life.
As a specialist in the treatment of anxiety disorders, I have dedicated my career to helping people like you find relief and develop the necessary skills to manage anxiety. Through this blog, I will provide practical tools, insights, and resources to empower you on your path to inner peace.
Here, we will delve into different types of anxiety disorders, their causes, and symptoms. I will share my personalized approaches to evidence-based treatments, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, hypnosis, and other complementary approaches. Together, we will explore strategies to cultivate a positive mindset, build resilience and develop healthy coping mechanisms.
I believe that knowledge is power! By understanding anxiety from a holistic perspective, we can work toward loosening its grip. Along the way, I will share stories of hope and recovery, along with practical exercises you can incorporate into your daily routine.
Remember, you are not alone on this journey. This blog is not just a one-way street; it’s a community where you can share your thoughts, experiences and questions. I encourage you to engage with the content, ask questions and connect with others who may be facing similar challenges. I welcome suggestions for topics for future blogs.
Thank you for joining me on this adventure of self-discovery and growth. Together, we can tame anxiety and create a life filled with peace, happiness, and fulfillment.
Wishing you serenity and strength,
Carolyn