Welcome to My Blog

All of the blogs posted here are written by Tara Amanna, M.Ed., LPC, ACS, NCC. All blogs are meant to be informative and represent issues and topics that I am most passionate about and treat.

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How High School Students Can Master Time Management Without Burnout
High school life moves fast, especially for upperclassmen. Between managing daily classes, studying for exams, participating in sports and clubs, and holding down part-time jobs, the hours in a day seem...
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How to Support a Family Member with OCD: A Guide for Families
Supporting a family member with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be hard for many families. Sometimes you may think you are helping, but it is actually harming. You want to ease their distress,...
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Navigating Senior Year: How to Manage High School Anxiety During the College Process
As late summer turns to fall, high school seniors and their families face an intense shift in pace. Between maintaining grades, balancing extracurricular responsibilities, and facing the college application...
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The Reassurance Trap: Why Answering “Are You Sure?” Keeps OCD Alive
If you struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder, you know how demanding the need for certainty can feel. It can almost feel like life support and needing it to breath. Whether asking family and friends...
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