This is tough for all of us. We are navigating uncharted territory. For parents, the challenge multiplies because we are responsible for the well-being of ourselves and of our children. Those of us with older parents feel responsible for the well-...
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It has always been our goal to spread knowledge about good psychology to as many people as possible.Understanding of psychology and good mental healthcare should not be a privilege for the wealthy. If there are things we know that can be helpful,...
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If you’ve done any Google™ or WebMD™ searches on helping kids with stress and anxiety, you may have found articles that say that “CBT is a recommended treatment” for childhood anxiety. And of course the next question would be, “what is CBT?” but...
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I get lots of urgent calls from parents right at the beginning of the school year, after long holidays, and even at the start of new sports seasons. They are asking for help because their child is having a “really hard time” going back to school...
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Here are some questions you can ask if your child needs services for an anxiety disorder, such as generalized anxiety disorder, social phobia, separation anxiety disorder, OCD, or a specific phobia: Does the type of treatment you do involve...
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Having trouble deciding if it is time to seek treatment? A basic guideline is to think of (A) Intensity, (B) Frequency, (C) Interference and (D) Duration: A. Intensity: How intense is the anxiety or stress your child is experiencing? Does it...
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