by Harper West | Sep 21, 2023 | Emotions
I was quoted on the psychological implications of yawning, of all things! We yawn for many reasons, not all of them known, but many people don’t know that it can be in response to the anxiety of others and as a signal to try to get them to feel safe....
by Harper West | Jun 9, 2015 | Anxiety
A young patient of mine yawns regularly in session — and big yawns that she doesn’t cover with her hand… but manners are a topic for another post. Many therapists might either be offended at her boredom or check on how much sleep she is getting. I knew that it was...