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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One of my young clients told me a story. She was at a summer camp that was located on a lake out in the woods. During the week some camp staff saw a snake in the lake. They chased the snake away but the discovery became the talk of the camp. Summer camps often feature […]
Read More » - Medical Issues that Present as Anxiety Disorders
If your child has the symptoms of an anxiety disorder it is probably just that, an anxiety disorder. However, most parents want to pay a visit to the pediatrician to rule out any medical conditions and I would certainly recommend that. Let me qualify my comments by saying I am NOT a medical doctor. Nothing […]
Read More » - Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Part 2
In this post, I am going to describe some of the “forms” or configurations of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). A bit like looking at buildings from a distance. You can clearly see they are different but if you get up close you can see lots of unique detail. The first post was looking at buildings […]
Read More » - Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in children: Part 1
OCD is confusing. It can look so different from one kid to the next. Often significant parts of symptoms are kept secret. What I hope to offer in this post is something directed to parents who are trying to understand their child’s behavior and how OCD appears. Determining an exact diagnosis is not always essential. Sometimes […]
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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+
