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.Β Our recommended resources are here to help you obtain greater clarity and guidance on how to obtain freedom from anxiety.Β
You already know the doomscrolling drill. You pick up your phone to check one thing. You...
By Lynne Levey, VP/Marketing & Provider Relations, Light on Anxiety If you had told me ten...
Your child has a 504 Plan. They get extended time on tests. Maybe they can take...
Mind Matters Student Fellowship Program
This presentation gives an overview of Light On Anxiety's high school student fellowship program - Mind Matters.
Mind Matters Student Fellows is a selective, pre-professional training opportunity for students who are curious about mental wellness, passionate about leadership, and interested in making a real impact in their school community.
Mindfulness: A Simple Way to Stay Present π
π§ Mindfulness doesnβt mean clearing your mind or doing it perfectly. Itβs about noticing whatβs happening in the present moment and gently bringing your attention back when your mind wanders. π
In this video, Taylor Roys, LSW, shares a simple mindfulness practice you can use to slow down, notice your surroundings, and refocus your attention.
Remember: mindfulness is a practice, not a performance. You donβt have to be perfect at itβyou just have to keep practicing. πΏ
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π A little fall decluttering can be good for more than just your home.
When thereβs too much clutter around us, it can sometimes add to that feeling of mental overload. Creating a little more space and organization can help your environment feel calmer, too. π
In this video, Natalie Flowers, LSW, shares simple ways to approach fall decluttering and create a space that feels a little more manageable.
You donβt have to clean everything at onceβstart with one small area and go from there. π§Ήβ¨
#MentalHealthTips #FallReset #Decluttering #MentalClutter #StressManagement #AnxietyTips #SelfCare #LightOnAnxiety
Understanding the Emotional Underbelly of a Common Phrase βCrashing outβ 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...
Another way to remain calm is to practice mindfulness. βPeople think about mindfulness as relaxation,β 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...
As easy as it is to let your nightstand become a repository for nighttime essentials, keeping...
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 breathingβslowing your inhale and exhaleβwhich signals your nervous system to shift out of fight-or-flight and into a more relaxed state. Itβs an easy, portable way to build mindful breathing into your day, whether youβre 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 strategyβsuch as reframing thoughts, grounding in the present moment, or taking a small action stepβmaking 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 theseΒ CBT for Anxiety Worksheets. Each worksheet helps you understand and change the thoughts, behaviors, and physical reactions that fuel anxiety.
Explore core CBT skillsβfrom spotting thinking traps and building exposure hierarchies to calming your bodyβs 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 brainβs response to anxietyβone 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
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Quick Hacks to Reboot Your Brain
Thought Fusion vs. Defusion
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