MIDPOINT COUNSELING ARTICLES
Targeting Issues of Anxiety
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The Anxiety Spiral: Understanding and Unraveling the Cycle of Worry
Feeling anxious and on edge? Here’s what’s happening in the brain’s fear network that drives your behavior.
The Fear Network: How the Brain Influences Behavior
Feeling anxious and on edge? Here’s what’s happening in the brain’s fear network that drives your behavior.
Character Strengths in Facing Anxiety Well
Here are 9 character strengths that you demonstrate when taking up the responsibility to face anxiety willingly instead of avoiding it.
Exploring the Benefits of Practical Anxiety
Feeling anxious can indicate potential benefits for your life. Here’s why you shouldn’t be so quick to eliminate it completely.
Blueprint for Fulfillment: Laying the Groundwork for a Meaningful Life
Are you living the life you want? Here are some things to consider when prioritizing your own values and desires for fulfillment.
Protective Anger: Understanding Its Roots and How to Channel It Productively
When anger burns hot, reflect on these 6 points to better understand what lies behind it and how to manage it effectively.
Empathy in Action: How to Listen in Tough Conversations
Are you a good listener in conversations? Here are some easy ways to start improving this crucial skill in your relationship.
Conversational Landmines: Avoiding 7 Common Communication Traps
When conversations feel like minefields, take a look at these 7 common communication traps to avoid further conflict.
Repairing Rifts: 10 Guidelines for Your Intimate Relationship
When you don’t know what to do to heal the emotional rift in your relationship, start by practicing these 10 guidelines.
The Good Apology Gone Bad: Understanding Where You Went Wrong
Apologies can be challenging! We’ve rounded up the most common ways saying sorry goes wrong so you no longer make these mistakes.
Living in Appreciation: Why Gratitude is Helpful and How to Practice
When so much of life feels like a struggle, allowing for gratitude helps soothe the heart and mind to carry challenging feelings more easily.