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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Read More » - What are the Symptoms of Childhood Anxiety? Part 2
In my previous post I focused on anxiety in general. In this post I am going to describe specific symptoms of childhood anxiety disorders and include some simple checklists to help parents narrow down what kind of anxiety their child may be experiencing. Separation Anxiety Disorder (SAD) Separation Anxiety is fear of being apart from […]
Read More » - If Your Child Has OCD or Tics, You Must Read This
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Read More » - Skin Picking Disorder: Making Sense of this Poorly Understood Problem
Skin Picking (Excoriation) Disorder (SPD), otherwise known medically as dermatillomania, can often be a serious problem. But, interestingly enough, there’s not much awareness about the condition, and those who suffer from it often feel ashamed or embarrassed to bring it up. Characteristics of Dermatillomania (Skin Picking) Those dealing with dermatillomania or SPD can be dealing with […]
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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+