Summer Activities that Promote Good Mental Health in Kids

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• 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 […]
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• Anxiety Meltdown: 8 Things You Can Do While It Is Happening
  We all have those moments where our kids come unglued. I don’t know about you but it would sometimes unglue me. Anxiety is often the reason for the meltdowns. Anxiety meltdowns are often a result of panic attacks, social and separation anxiety, and frankly, most kinds of anxiety. Here are some ideas that might help […]
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• How to help your child relax
  Anxiety and stress are on the rise in kids. Whether or not your child has severe anxiety, it is likely your child might be experiencing periods of stress and worry. This can cause all kinds of issues including an increase in medical problems, irritability, poor performance, and sleep difficulties. Teaching your child how to relax […]
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• Can Therapy Dogs Help My Anxious Child?
  The benefits of therapy dogs for children with anxiety: Let’s put the studies aside for a moment and look at some anecdotal evidence for why therapy dogs are important for children with social anxieties or disabilities. One example, from Rachel McPherson’s Every Dog Has a Gift, is of children reading to dogs. Whether your child […]
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