Perhaps you are a parent wondering if your child has OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) or maybe you have recently received this diagnosis. If so you may be wondering what you, as a parent, can do to help support your child. There may be some parenting strategies that you are doing that are right on target. […]
7 Tips to Help Your Child Cope with Back to School Stress & Anxiety
July 15, 2014 by
Is your child among those experiencing stress because summer is ending and school is beginning? While some students and families look forward to a new school year, for others it can be a time of stress and doom- especially for those who love the carefree summer days of sun, fun, and relaxation. But summer […]
Women’s Health: How Do I Know if I Have Postpartum Anxiety?
June 13, 2014 by
Women’s health issues continue to gain more attention in the media and society. While postpartum depression has gained well-needed attention and focus, postpartum anxiety is not always on people’s radar. During pregnancy and after delivery, midwives and obstetricians may inquire about their patients’ moods, in particular, whether they are experiencing depression, but many do not […]
9 Tips for Coping with ADHD and Anxiety
June 8, 2014 by
Perhaps you or your child are experiencing symptoms of both ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and anxiety. If so, it can be helpful to have a clear understanding of the symptoms and each and have some guidance in coping. In order to understand ADHD, it is important to have a clear sense of the 3 main […]
How to Understand and Help Your Teen with Self Injury?
May 28, 2014 by
Are you a parent who has learned your child has been hurting him or herself? Do you have a friend or close partner who engages in self harm behavior? Are you baffled by self harming behaviors and feel confused about the reasons someone you care about would hurt him or herself? If so, I can […]
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