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 holiday season can be a joyous and enjoyable time for you and your family, but it can also be an extremely busy one, commonly adding extra holiday stress and anxiety to children during school vacations. During this time of year, there are lots of fun and meaningful activities going on, both at home and […]
Read More » - Parenting and Technology: Managing Media and Kids
Kids now more than ever are being exposed to sexual images at a younger and younger age. Parenting is complicated by technology, but it can be managed and should be managed in an effort to protect kids. Dr. Chris McCarthy focuses on this issue in this TV interview.
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 » - The Effects of Anxiety on Relationships
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 […]
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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+