Grief is like searching for home but home doesn’t exist anymore. Not because the person you lost was home, but because something about their presence helped anchor the world in a way you didn’t fully understand…until it disappeared. I lost my mom in October of 2021, and ever since, something in me has felt unmoored. […]

Understanding what your spouse is trying to say without saying it If you’ve been in a relationship for any length of time, you have been in a situation where you are stuck trying to understand what the other person is trying to say. None of us can read minds, but there are definitely different things […]

If you’ve seen Inside Out or Inside Out 2, you probably remember Riley’s mind as a busy control center, where Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger, and Anxiety take turns at the control panel. Each emotion helps guide her reactions, storing memories as glowing orbs that reflect the feelings tied to those experiences. Yellow for joy, blue […]

In homes across the country parents are asking the same question: “Why does my child seem so anxious, and is social media part of the problem?” At New Pathways Counseling we are seeing the rise in anxiety among children and teens firsthand.  While the causes of anxiety are complex, two powerful resources—The Anxious Generation by […]

Many adults living with anxiety aren’t just “wired this way”—they’re carrying the echoes of childhood pain. At New Pathways Counseling, we often see how unresolved trauma from early life shows up in anxious thoughts, restless bodies, and difficulty feeling safe—even in calm moments. Most of us are living in a constant fight, flight, or freeze […]

Teaching is more than a job – it’s a calling. It requires a deep passion and sense of purpose to meet our kids where they are every day and push them towards learning and growth. But today, that calling often comes with a heavy cost. Across the country, educators are facing historic levels of stress, […]

Anxiety isn’t just occasional stress—it can deeply shape our daily routines, relationships, and emotional well‑being. In our anxiety blog series we have answered what anxiety is, discussed anxiety in children, and learned what happens to our brains when we are anxious.  Our next topic is going to address the daily effects of anxiety. So often, […]

As parents, we naturally want to protect our children from harm, hurt, or anything that disrupts their peace- that is our job, right?! But what happens when the source of their distress is invisible? Anxiety in children often goes unnoticed or is mistaken for behavioral issues, shyness, or even disobedience (and if we are being […]

Anxiety is more than just “worrying too much.” It’s a whole-body experience rooted in biology, shaped by our past, and deeply connected to how we process stress and uncertainty. Understanding what’s happening inside your brain and body during anxiety can help reduce shame and increase self-compassion—and that’s a powerful step toward healing. One of our […]

Understanding the difference between everyday stress and anxiety disorders—with faith and wisdom. We all feel anxious at times. A big presentation, a difficult conversation, or even getting stuck in traffic can cause tension or worry. But what happens when anxiety doesn’t go away—when it lingers, grows, or disrupts daily life? In this blog series my […]