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For those of you who work in healthcare or the helping professions, you know first hand how rewarding and sometimes draining our jobs can feel. There is a reason why you chose this line of work. Perhaps you grew up with an innate ability to connect, listen, and care for others. Or maybe you had a friend or family member, or you yourself had to overcome adversity of some sort. Whatever the case, here you are as a helper, making an impact. I want to help support you in staying

In my practice I often work with individuals who experience anxiety. One of the many challenging things about anxiety, is that we might, unknowingly, do things to help maintain our anxiety, that provide us with a sense of relief in the moment. These are called Safety Behaviors. It's an important concept to reflect on, especially if you are looking to move past anxiety. In this video, Kevin Ashworth, the Clinical Director of the NW Anxiety Institute, explains what safety behav