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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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+