Is It Possible to Be Too Empathetic? (And How to Cope if You Are)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...]

How to Control the Online Over-Checking Habit

Please Note: This piece was first published with PsychCentral Under the title: How to Understand and Control the Online Over Checking Habit on January 29, 2020    ~ 3 MIN … [Read more...]

How to Stop Pushing Your Own Emotional Buttons

Please note: first published with PsychCentral under the title: "Are You Pushing Your Own Emotional Buttons? Learn How to Stop" On January 1, 2020 By Tracy Shawn, MA   ~ 3 MIN … [Read more...]

Dealing with Deep Sadness During the Holidays–and Beyond

Please Note: This piece was first published under the title: Dealing with Deep Sadness During the Holidays with PsychCentral.com on November 26, 2019 By Tracy Shawn, MA   ~ 3 MIN … [Read more...]