In this TV interview, Dr. Christopher McCarthy defines the core traits of effective limit setting and then how to best apply them for each age- early childhood, mid childhood, and adolescence.
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When a child suffers from anxiety, their day-to-day struggle impacts not just their own well-being, but their social relationships and the well-being of their family members, too. Families can greatly benefit from working through the problem together, for the sake of all involved. Although the anxiety sufferer generally bears the brunt of their condition, their […]
Read More » - Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Part 2
In this post, I am going to describe some of the “forms” or configurations of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). A bit like looking at buildings from a distance. You can clearly see they are different but if you get up close you can see lots of unique detail. The first post was looking at buildings […]
Read More » - Afraid of the Dentist: Managing Dental Anxiety in Children
Dental anxiety in children is being increasingly recognized as a major public health concern, as it can lead to underuse of dental care, as well as poor oral health. It is common to have a child afraid of the dentist. Research has shown that people with dental phobia (for this article, I’m using dental anxiety […]
Read More » - Summer Activities that Promote Good Mental Health in Kids
Check out this TV interview with Dr. Chris McCarthy regarding simple things you can do that fosters your child’s mental development.
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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+