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 ...

This week you will learn more about avoidance and why avoiding things that make you anxious will not help you overcome your anxiety. You will also learn about behaviors that we call “quick fixes” ...

The book provides real-life examples of how these behaviors impact daily interactions and happiness. To help readers overcome avoidant patterns, Dr. Angleró shares straightforward strategies. These ...

Since you have started LUNA, you have probably noticed ways you help your child avoid situations that make them feel anxious or help them with their quick fixes. This is what we call “accommodation”.

For some children, everyday demands such as "brush your teeth" or "time to get off of your computer game," can trigger intense anxiety and extreme resistance. When this type of response affects ...

When we hear the words "PTSD" or "trauma," we may assume that a person was sexually victimized, and because of a traumatic event, has emotionally shut down. While this is a very real situation for ...

Dismissive avoidant attachment often gets a bad rap and, sometimes, that can be justified based on “bad” behavior in relationships. That said, dismissive avoidant people are also widely misunderstood.