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When your child becomes symptom free from anxiety it feels like a miracle. You sure don’t want it to come back. This post is about why it might come back and what to do if it does. I remember bracing myself at any hint of anxiety in my daughter hoping it wasn’t coming back. Sometimes, unfortunately, […]
Read More » - Nighttime Fears of Children and Adolescents: What to do?
Nighttime fears are very common, with nearly two-thirds (64.2%) of children and adolescents reporting nighttime fears. These types of fears are normal reactions to real or imagined threats at night, and have been cited in the medical, psychiatric and normative fear literature since the time of Hippocrates in 460-370BC. Such nocturnal fears cover a broader […]
Read More » - When Does Fear Become a Phobia?
Almost everyone has a fear of something, and that’s a good thing. Fear keeps us safe. But what about fears that actually stop us from enjoying life and moving ahead? As a parent, it can be difficult to discern if fear is protecting your child or holding him or her back. What is Fear? Fear is a […]
Read More » - Anxiety in School: How to detect it, and what you can do
Anxiety in school can sometimes be relatively easy to detect. A child is nervous before taking a test or before meeting new people. But every child is different, and her anxiety can take on the look of something that looks like an upset stomach, outbursts or other disruptive behaviors, ADHD, or even sometimes a learning […]
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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+