In this interview, Dr. Christopher McCarthy discusses ways to make the role step-parenting easier and more successful.
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Kindergarten is a huge change in the life of most children. Even those who have gone to preschool will find the demands and new environment of kindergarten a bit overwhelming at times. If you have an anxious child, this transition can seem insurmountable. The good news is there are several techniques and strategies you can […]
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A few years back, I was happily surprised when Anna Christie, B.A. M.Div., RCC emailed Dr. McCarthy and me about Turnaround, our anxiety program for kids. She was and is one of the premier specialists in the world for treating emetophobia. (This is a fear of vom**ing.) She put this on the map for clinicians […]
Read More » - Can Anxiety Cause Hives, Rashes or Itchiness?
If you’re a regular reader of this blog, by now you’ve gathered that anxiety is more than just a psychological issue and can manifest itself in a myriad of different ways. One unusual physical symptom sometimes attached to anxiety is the way fear can cause you to itch or break out with a rash or hives. […]
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School is often the setting where anxiety becomes a crisis. Going to school, staying at school or functioning in school can become huge problems. Getting a child back in school and functioning becomes THE family focus. In this post I am going to try to detail the process I would usually recommend and provide a case study […]
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Chris McCarthyChris 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+