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Alicia Clark PsyD

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Understanding the Intersection of Grief & Anxiety… It’s More Common Than You May Think

With winter seeing the highest rate of death in the northern hemisphere, love’s most popular season can also be one of disconnection and grief for many. Whether it’s an unwanted goodbye, the dull ache of loneliness, or the death of a loved one, managing loss can be hard, especially during these gloomier days of winter. Valentine's day, with its celebration of love and connection, can also increase feelings of bereavement, and further complicate the healing journey. This is true whether it’s...

about 2 years ago • 1 min read

Happy New Year! With the holidays behind us, and a new year underway, January can be a time for goal setting and taking control. Whether it’s holiday cleanup, tackling long-standing piles of clutter, organizing paperwork, or integrating other new priorities into your routine, getting organized might just be your first step. Creating order not only feels good, but new research confirms it’s good for you too. Tidy spaces are correlated with healthier eating, fitter bodies, higher personal...

about 2 years ago • 1 min read

With the president having recently issued a federal pardon of all prior “simple marijuana possession” charges, numerous states voting for cannabis legalization, and creative pot marketing on the rise, we’ve entered a new era around how this drug is viewed in daily discourse. As a psychologist deeply invested in the science of anxiety, marijuana and its impact on our kid’s lives has been a topic I've worried about for some time now. Why? It’s simple. There isn’t enough science. We don’t know...

over 3 years ago • 1 min read