When we hear the words "PTSD" or "trauma," we may assume that a person was sexually victimized, and because of a traumatic event, has emotionally shut down. While this is a very real situation for ...

Approach-avoidance behaviour represents a fundamental aspect of human interaction with the environment, delineating the inherent tendency to move towards stimuli perceived as positive and away from ...

Friendships come in all forms. While some of our friends may want to see or speak to us all the time, others may be okay with less contact. There’s no single “right” way to show up in friendships, but ...

Facial expressions play a fundamental role in social communication. While it is well established that others’ expressions influence our behavior—such as approaching a smiling person or avoiding an ...

This week you will learn more about avoidance and why avoiding things that make you anxious will not help you overcome your anxiety. You will also learn about behaviors that we call “quick fixes” ...

“Fix-Its” are another type of behavior that your child may engage in when they are feeling anxious. In addition to avoidance, your child may perform certain behaviors or actions over and over again in ...

Why are we celebrating isolation? Technology may be rewarding avoidance—ghosting, quiet quitting, online hostility—at the ...