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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Dental anxiety in children is being increasingly recognized as a major public health concern, as it can lead to underuse of dental care, as well as poor oral health. It is common to have a child afraid of the dentist. Research has shown that people with dental phobia (for this article, I’m using dental anxiety […]
Read More » - How Does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Work for Anxiety?
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has been dubbed the most effective treatment for anxiety disorders, for both children and adults. Let’s look at the reasons why, and also discuss how CBT works for anxiety. Let’s start with the basics of CBT. The CBT model suggests that dysfunctional cognitions (thoughts) are causally linked to emotional distress, and that […]
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 » - Physical Manifestations of Child Anxiety
Anxiety is, of course, a natural part of life. Everyone experiences anxiety at times, and anxiety is often healthy – being anxious tells you to leave a dangerous situation. But sometimes children (and adults) can develop anxiety that doesn’t go away after a short period of time and may be generalized or specific. Anxiety has […]
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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+