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- Research on Child Anxiety Program Published
Okay, I know this is blowing our own trumpet but mostly we are just really happy. Creating Turnaround to benefit kids suffering with child anxiety was a labor of love (really) but because we are biased we really wanted to know objectively that Turnaround is effective. In 2010 when we published it, we wanted someone to put it […]
Read More » - Is it My Fault My Child is Anxious?
Yes. Okay, I am kidding! Mostly. First of all, the question I used as the title is wrong. It is way too simple. It implies there is a single cause and the truth is that there are multiple factors at play. A better question would be, “Am I one of many reasons my child is […]
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 » - Help for Kids With Fear of Throwing Up or Getting Sick: Part 1 Emetophobia Explanation
Disclaimer: This is an article about getting sick, particularly nausea and vomiting. If you are squeamish or anxious about this, reading this article may cause distress. In 2004 the Elementary School my daughter attended had an outbreak of the flu. She saw several kids vomit. She became afraid of getting sick. I have since discovered […]
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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+