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Notes from the practice.
Writing on anxiety, stress and change — written to be understood, without jargon. Some pieces help right away, others invite reflection. All of them come from my work as a Gestalt therapist.
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Help with panic attacks — what helps right now.
Laura Clair Kowalczyk
Reading time: approx. 6 min.
Last updated: July 2026
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Fresh from the practice.
The fear of fear
Why avoidance feeds panic — and how to step out of the circle, one step at a time.
read →Living between two languages
What homesickness, identity and everyday life abroad do to the soul — notes for expats.
read →Setting boundaries without losing yourself
Why saying “no” is so hard — and what Gestalt therapy knows about healthy contact.
read →New pieces appear here at their own pace, not on a weekly schedule. Quality over speed. If you don't want to miss anything: I share a note on Instagram whenever something new is up.
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