Watch the latest interview of Dr Christopher McCarthy on WCNC about materialism and happiness. Dr McCarthy explains what is materialism and why it does not generate happiness.
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The benefits of therapy dogs for children with anxiety: Let’s put the studies aside for a moment and look at some anecdotal evidence for why therapy dogs are important for children with social anxieties or disabilities. One example, from Rachel McPherson’s Every Dog Has a Gift, is of children reading to dogs. Whether your child […]
Read More » - Do you have a MAP (My Anxiety Plan) for your child’s anxiety?
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health disorders in children. If your child suffers from one of the various forms of anxiety, the good news is that the excessive anxiety can be brought back to normal! You as a parent will play an essential role in helping your child manage their anxiety. A first […]
Read More » - Helping Your Anxious Child Get To Sleep
Bedtime can be stress time for both the anxious child and their parents, but it doesn’t need to be a Herculean effort each night. There are a number of methods to help anxious kids drift off into slumber, resulting in a child that is better rested, and thus more prepared, for the next day. Many […]
Read More » - Social Anxiety: How to help your child facilitate friendships
For most children, making new friends and other social activities can be a bit stressful and scary at times. For kids with social anxiety disorder, these “normal” parts of growing up can be extremely difficult, even debilitating. Recent research (from Washington University in St. Louis) suggests that people with social anxiety disorder, known as SAD, […]
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Chris McCarthy
Chris McCarthy, PhD, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor. His two main specialties are working with children & teens with anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues, as well as couples counseling. Connect with him on Google+