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Another way to remain calm is to practice mindfulness. “People think about mindfulness as relaxation,” Kissen says. “But it’s more like going to the brain gym. How do you notice when your monkey mind has taken over, and how do you redirect it back to the current moment?” She notes that these overwhelming moments are going to […]
When to talk to a professional Debra Kissen, a licensed clinical psychologist, says it might be time to seek support if a child’s reactions to certain sounds are causing significant distress, leading them to avoid family meals, school, social situations, or create ongoing conflict at home. “The earlier they receive support, the easier it is […]
Debra Kissen, clinical director of Light On Anxiety in Chicago, told Today the appeal is that the motion hides inside an accessory. “You’re wearing a ring that looks pretty and it looks like part of your outfit, but it has some kind of motion to it, something that you can do in moments to ground […]
“When life feels uncertain, we want to grab the reins,” Dr. Debra Kissen said.
...Debra Kissen, Ph.D., MHSA, a psychologist and CEO and Clinical Director of the Light on Anxiety...
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“When life is too frictionless, your brain goes on autopilot, which can lead to decreased focus,...
Debra Kissen, Ph.D., MHSA, a psychologist and CEO and Clinical Director of the Light on Anxiety...
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“When we awake, depending on one’s baseline level of anxiety, [some] people will be like: ‘What...
The appeal also makes psychological sense. Dr. Debra Kissen, clinical psychologist and founder of Light On...
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Stress may be shifting into a diagnosable anxiety disorder when you notice certain factors, says Debra...
Clinical psychologist Dr. Debra Kissen, CEO and founder of Light on Anxiety, discusses her background and...
According to Dr. Debra Kissen, a licensed clinical psychologist and CEO and founder of Light On...
“From a brain-based perspective, exercise gives the nervous system a clear signal that the body is...
Psychologist Dr. Debra Kissen, PhD, MHSA, agrees, calling celebrating 32 a quiet act of rebellion.“Choosing to...
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Kissen advises asking, “Is work, sleep or relationships suffering? Are you spending beyond your means or...
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