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Dr. Kirsten Christensen Dr. Kirsten Christensen

Why Am I Anxious When Nothing Is Actually Wrong?

Wondering why you're anxious when nothing seems wrong? Explore the connection between overthinking, uncertainty, stress, and anxiety—and how therapy can help college and graduate students.

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Dr. Kirsten Christensen Dr. Kirsten Christensen

Why Suppressing Your Emotions Doesn’t Work

Suppressing emotions often doesn’t work the way we hope it will - learn about the “beach ball” metaphor and alternative skills to help handle difficult emotions.

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