HOW TO DEAL WITH ANGUISH AND FEAR

There are times when persistent distress, anxiety or grief overwhelms you. You might think of going for professional help. I discuss talk-based psychotherapy and narrative therapy. I give samples of how these two particular therapies proceed.

During these difficult times of war in Israel, it is necessary to find ways of staying calm. So what can we do when nothing seems to bring inner calm.

During war, I find little things to do as life falls apart. I make order from chaos. Cleaning house when in great emotional disturbance relieves stress.

Finding peace within yourself is the first step to finding peace with a larger situation of stress and chaos.