You are standing in line for your first roller coaster ride. Your heart is racing and your palms are sweating as you watch the ride fly by. Are you going to be able to face your fear and get on the ...

When I first mention "avoidance coping," people tend to assume I just mean procrastinating, but in psychology-speak, avoidance means something a bit different. Avoidance coping creates stress and ...

Sometimes when we encounter challenging situations, it’s easier to avoid them than to face them. Some difficult emotions – like anxiety, fear, or worry – stick around or get worse because of this.

According to the American Dental Association’s 2023 patient survey data, nearly 36% of adults experience some level of dental anxiety, with 12% reporting severe fear that causes them to delay or avoid ...

Welcome to the third module of LUNA! This week, you will learn more about avoidance and about why avoiding things that cause anxiety will not help your child overcome their fears. You will also learn ...