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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Read More » - Healthy Marriages = Healthy, Happy Families!
In this TV interview, Dr. Christopher McCarthy, co-creator of Turnaround: Turning Fear Into Freedom, discusses the importance of couples maintaining healthy relationships for the sake of the children. Studies show that children care more that their parents love each other than they love them as children. This is because children received a great deal of […]
Read More » - Do you have a MAP (My Anxiety Plan) for your child’s anxiety?
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Read More » - The problem is NOT the snake in the lake. It is anxiety. Give the snake a break.
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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+