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How and When to Apologize by Tracy Shawn, M.A. A dear friend (whom I’ll call Nancy) recently had to delay two of our agreed-upon meeting times, which, then, had to be ultimately canceled. She … [Read more...]
Sudden Fiction/Twitterature by Tracy Shawn
April 2, 2021 by
Three Sudden Fiction/Twitterature Stories by Tracy Shawn The End of the Road "Don't take your eyes off the road." She clamps her hand on his wrist. "You're the one who's … [Read more...]
How Reading Can Curtail Anxiety
January 22, 2021 by
by Tracy Shawn Reading, can indeed, reduce anxiety. But why? Stories provide an escape from our personal stressors and worries as well as a much-needed respite from … [Read more...]
Is It Possible to Be Too Empathetic? (And How to Cope if You Are)
September 30, 2020 by
First Published in PsychCentral.Com By Tracy Shawn, MA ~ 3 MIN READ Ever since I can remember, other people’s pain — both physical and emotional — seemed to … [Read more...]
When the World is Breaking Your Heart
August 24, 2020 by
Please note: This piece was first published on PsychCentral on August 1,2020 By Tracy Shawn, MA ~ 3 MIN READ The other week, … [Read more...]
How a Simple Phrase Can Strengthen Resolve
July 15, 2020 by
By Tracy Shawn, MA Please note: first published on July 2, 2020 with psychcentral.com ~ 3 MIN READ A well-said … [Read more...]
Living in the Now while Dealing with Distress
June 30, 2020 by
Please Note: This piece was first published with PsychCentral.com on June 7, 2020 By Tracy Shawn, MA ~ 2 MIN … [Read more...]
Asserting Yourself During Coronavirus — and Beyond
May 24, 2020 by
Note: First published on PsychCentral.com and last updated on May 13, 2020 By Tracy Shawn, MA ~ 2 MIN READ Coronavirus has challenged us on many levels: physical, … [Read more...]
Making Peace with Mortality in the Age of Coronavirus
May 2, 2020 by
By Tracy Shawn, MA Note: First Published in April 2020 with PsychCentral.com/Last updated: 9 Apr 2020 ~ 2 MIN READ In our current coronavirus epidemic, many people are feeling more … [Read more...]
Reasons–and Cures–for Morning Anxiety
March 19, 2020 by
Note: First Published in PsychCentral under the title "Morning Anxiety: Causes and Cures to Combat the Waking “What Ifs” on March 4, 2020 By Tracy Shawn, MA ~ 3 MIN … [Read more...]
