Watch the latest interview of Dr Christopher McCarthy on WCNC about materialism and happiness. Dr McCarthy explains what is materialism and why it does not generate happiness.
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In this interview, Dr. Christopher McCarthy discusses ways to make the role step-parenting easier and more successful. Watch the Interview on Step Parenting
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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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A certain amount of anxiety, worry and fear is part of every normal childhood. At various developmental stages kids have fear of strangers, loud noises, critters, the dark, change, school, storms, etc. While these cause anxiety symptoms, they are not evidence of an anxiety disorder. Most the time these worries eventually fade and there is […]
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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+