Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a new and powerful therapeutic approach for the treatment of child anxiety. This book explains how to use the principles of ACT in parenting, techniques that are especially helpful with anxious children. I just heard Dr. Coyne at the IOCDF conference this past weekend in Boston and she’s very good. Check it out! Dr. Chris
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- The Rise of Anxiety in Teens: How Did We Get Here?
Research indicates that the rates of anxiety and depression among teens in America have been rising over the past fifty to seventy years. In fact, some assessments reveal a startling five to eight times as many high school and college students who meet the criteria for major depression and/or an anxiety disorder diagnosis, as was met half […]
Read More » - Is it My Fault My Child is Anxious?
Yes. Okay, I am kidding! Mostly. First of all, the question I used as the title is wrong. It is way too simple. It implies there is a single cause and the truth is that there are multiple factors at play. A better question would be, “Am I one of many reasons my child is […]
Read More » - Managing Separation Anxiety: What it is, and how to help your child work through it
The start of a new school year or a new semester following a winter break can cause a child to feel anxious. In fact, your child could experience what is known as separation anxiety, which is a condition that causes a child or adolescent extreme distress when he is separated from his parents or caregivers. […]
Read More » - Living with an OCD Child: The danger of accommodation
Kids with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) face intense worries and fears that are difficult to manage, and oftentimes accompanied by repetitive rituals that are tough to control. Unlike ordinary concerns or habits, these obsessions (thoughts) and compulsions (behaviors) may consume significant amounts of time, impair their daily functioning, and cause substantial distress. OCD affects approximately one […]
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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+