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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Read More » - Sleep and its Affects on Anxiety
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Read More » - Signs Your Child Is Anxious
Just as the grownup world has its own terrors and stressors that stimulate adult anxiety, childhood is filled with concerns and pressures all its own, which may cause your child to feel anxious, sometimes at problematic levels. Difficulties with learning and attention may further exacerbate the problem. There are numerous potential clues that your child […]
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Chris McCarthy
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+