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overcoming your fears

Halloween, with its manufactured frights, is over but the devastating effects of Hurricane Sandy – nicknamed Frankenstorm – are ongoing throughout the East coast. The power of the storm has created widespread destruction and raised real fears about coping with the aftermath – rebuilding the country and the lives of the affected. Our collective thoughts, prayers and good wishes go out to the victims of the storm as they attempt to deal with their situation. On Monday, we had three tips for helping when you’re anxious and frightened by events … Continue reading

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What frightens you this halloween?

Kids love to be scary, and be scared, on Halloween. Dressing up as witches, monsters and ghosts; helping to decorate the front of the house with spider webs; fashioning odd grimaces on pumpkins – all of these allow them to manage their levels of fear. When you are the one in charge of creating the spooky environment, it doesn’t seem so bad after all and when you can control it, you have a feeling of power and satisfaction. Maybe that’s why Americans spend so much money on Halloween, second only … Continue reading

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