by Claire Gaskin | Jun 7, 2020 | Anxiety, bullying, Case Studies, Depression, Fears, Grief, guilt, Other, Panic Attacks, Phobias, Relationships, Self Esteem
One of the least talked about impacts of the COVID-19 crisis is the feeling that our friendships have turned toxic because of the restrictions and stress of it all. However, realistically, it’s unlikely that a healthy friendship has suddenly gone sour. More...
by Claire Gaskin | May 10, 2020 | Anxiety, Case Studies, Fears, Grief, Panic Attacks
Gender: Female Age: 40-45 Presenting problem: Health Anxiety and Grief Treatment modality: BWRT Number of sessions: 3 G is anxious about her health. When we meet for the first time she is visibly distressed and tells me she is certain she will die from cancer. I ask...
by Claire Gaskin | Mar 29, 2020 | Anxiety, Case Studies, guilt, Panic Attacks, Stress
Gender: Male Age: 30-35 Presenting problem: Health Anxiety and Panic Attacks Treatment modality: BWRT Number of sessions: 2 T is having severe panic attacks and drinking too much. We talk first on the phone and he tells me that he is amicably divorced but feels guilty...
by Claire Gaskin | Jan 28, 2020 | Anger, Anxiety, bullying, Case Studies, guilt, Panic Attacks, Relationships, Self Esteem, Stress
Gender: Male Age: 40-45 Presenting problem: Panic Attacks and a Suicide Attempt Treatment modality: BWRT Number of sessions: 2 S consulted for help for panic attacks. He lived independently but was very close to his mother, whom he usually saw on a daily basis. It was...
by Claire Gaskin | Jan 27, 2020 | Anxiety, Case Studies, Fears, Other, Panic Attacks, Phobias, Sleep, Stress
A quick and easy breathing exercise technique to reduce stress and anxiety What is it? Heart breathing. Heart-focused breathing relates to the practice of imagining that you are breathing from the heart area, a practice steeped in meditation and...
