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
For someone with a fear of dogs, the world can start to feel surprisingly small. You...
“I know I’m tired, but a vacation doesn’t seem like enough.” “I used to love my...
10 Ways to Choose Joy Over Anxiety This Summer Summer in Chicago brings some of the...
Tinnitus Treatment: CBT & Habituation
That constant ringing, buzzing, or humming isn't "just in your ears."
For many people, tinnitus can become emotionally exhausting. The more attention your brain gives the sound, the louder and more intrusive it can begin to feel.
The good news?
There are evidence-based strategies that can help reduce the distress tinnitus causes. While the sound may not disappear overnight, your relationship with it can changeβand that can make a meaningful difference.
In this video, Rachel Eriksen from Light On Anxiety explains why tinnitus can feel so overwhelming and how therapy can help you respond to it in a healthier, more manageable way. π
If tinnitus has been affecting your daily life, know that you don't have to navigate it alone.
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Back to School Transitions
POV: summer break is officially coming to an end ππ
Transitioning back to school can bring a mix of excitement, stress, and a lot of feelings. Remember to give yourself time to adjust, get back into a routine, and be kind to yourself along the way. π
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Light On Anxiety: CBT for Anxiety Brain Training Program
Learn how CBT can help you train your brain to respond differently to anxiety. In this brief overview, we introduce the core building blocks of anxiety treatmentβfrom understanding what keeps anxiety going to identifying your anxiety habits, practicing brave steps, and helping your brain learn that you can handle uncomfortable feelings and uncertainty.
With practice and repetition, you can build new pathways and become your own anxiety management coach.
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...
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
Worksheet
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Quick Hacks to Reboot Your Brain
Thought Fusion vs. Defusion
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At Light On Anxiety, we understand that mental health is a complex interplay of biological and psychological factors. That's why we offer CBT therapy services, medication management and neuropsychological testing solutions within one seamless organization. No more bouncing around the healthcare system, dealing with fragmentation, wait-lists, and lack of care coordination. Our goal is to provide a seamless experience so you can get back to living your best life, which is what we all deserve.