Diagnosis..traits, tendencies & trends are often misconstrued. I have gotten a lot of questions recently from people questioning if they have a mental health diagnosis. They indicate spending time looking on social media (Facebook, Tik Tok, etc.) where people are posting tools to assess or provide personal experiences they can relate to as [...]
Anxiety is in our bodies. How we interpret our state of mind reflects how we view the world and will make our way through it. We often create a bias about anxiety which can lead us to negative thinking. Ever wonder why you view some things as opportunities and some things as problems? [...]
It can be difficult to know what to focus on when many things want your attention. Cleaning our space vs. video gaming vs. significant other vs. work; the options seem limitless. There are likely many conflicts that arise when you select one over the other. What if instead we look at ways our [...]
I often am asked for anxiety tricks of the trade to make anxiety go away or reduce in its impact. While there is no magic pill (not even Xanax) that will prevent anxiety, there are some simple strategies that can lessen the length and strength of anxiety symptoms. First it is important to [...]
Stephanie Phillips, LCMHC, NCC, CCTP was the featured guest for Brunch with BBB podcast discussing “Prioritizing Your Mental Health in 2021”. This is a return engagement for Stephanie. Her original podcast was considered so impactful, it still continues to be the most listened to podcast of all the Brunch with BBB [...]