We created the Light On Anxiety Resource Library so visitors can obtain access to helpful information and tools, as well as original content created by our staff and other clinical experts.
Our collection of articles, blogs, and videos has been carefully selected with you in mind. Our recommended resources are here to help you obtain greater clarity and guidance on how to obtain freedom from anxiety.
When was the last time you spent a few hours with other people, your phone largely...
You know what you are avoiding. You may even know what you need to practice. But...
Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) – increasingly reframed by the neurodivergent and autistic community as a...
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💙 Harm OCD: Understanding Intrusive Thoughts
Intrusive thoughts can be scary, especially when they involve the possibility of harming someone you care about. With Harm OCD, these unwanted thoughts can feel distressing and may lead to fear, guilt, or repeated attempts to seek reassurance.
Having an unwanted thought does not automatically mean you want it to happen. Understanding the OCD cycle and learning how to respond differently to intrusive thoughts can be an important part of treatment.
In this video, Sarah Miklius, LSW, discusses Harm OCD and the importance of understanding these experiences. 💙
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What to Expect From Online Therapy 💻💙
Curious about starting therapy online? In this video,
Joie Pecoraro, LSW
shares three things you can expect from virtual therapy and what getting started can look like. Online therapy can be a convenient, flexible way to access mental health support from the comfort of your own space.
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Understanding the Emotional Underbelly of a Common Phrase “Crashing out” has become a shorthand way for...
On October 11, 2018, ADAA held a Twitter chat under the title #SocialAnxietyADAA. ADAA members Debra...
If you find yourself frequently telling lies, you may be wondering if this is something to...
If you’ve heard the words “self-care,” but don’t quite know what that means in practice, you’re...
Another way to remain calm is to practice mindfulness. “People think about mindfulness as relaxation,” Kissen...
When to talk to a professional Debra Kissen, a licensed clinical psychologist, says it might be...
Debra Kissen, clinical director of Light On Anxiety in Chicago, told Today the appeal is that...
“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...
Slow Breathing Pop-It is a simple, hands-on tool that helps you regulate your breath and calm your body in moments of stress or anxiety. By pressing each bubble in a slow, steady rhythm, you naturally pace your breathing—slowing your inhale and exhale—which signals your nervous system to shift out of fight-or-flight and into a more relaxed state. It’s an easy, portable way to build mindful breathing into your day, whether you’re at home, school, or on the go.
CBT Exercise Cubes are an interactive, hands-on way to practice coping skills and shift unhelpful thought patterns. Each side of the cube prompts a different CBT-based strategy—such as reframing thoughts, grounding in the present moment, or taking a small action step—making it easier to break out of anxious or stuck thinking. By turning the cube and engaging with each prompt, you build flexibility in how you respond to stress, turning insight into action in a simple, approachable way.
Take the guesswork out of managing anxiety with these CBT for Anxiety Worksheets. Each worksheet helps you understand and change the thoughts, behaviors, and physical reactions that fuel anxiety.
Explore core CBT skills—from spotting thinking traps and building exposure hierarchies to calming your body’s alarm system. Use them on your own or with a therapist to strengthen coping skills and maintain progress.
Download a worksheet and start rewiring your brain’s response to anxiety—one practical step at a time.
Your Brain on Anxiety
Understanding the False Alarm
Daily Practice Log
Starting with Action
Common Thinking Errors
Thought Challenging & Reappraisal
The Downward Arrow Technique
Worksheet
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Quick Hacks to Reboot Your Brain
Thought Fusion vs. Defusion
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