Treating and managing anxiety in school
Treating anxiety that occurs in school includes using strategies that have been shown through research and clinical experience to be effective, and using temporary accommodations at school, which allow the child to work gradually on the treatment goals. One of the most important tools to maximize the success of interventions in school is the fear […]
Coaching for Happy Relationships
An excerpt from the Coaching for Calm and Confidence™ Program Dating is a unique period of time during which we are focused on the other person. There are behaviors that go along with this other-centered perspective. We are selfless, generous, eager to learn about the other person, patient, forgiving. Whatever qualities existed in your relationship […]
Coaching for Parenting that Works
An excerpt from the Coaching for Calm and Confidence™ Program Whether we notice it or not, we are role models for our children. Certain things stress us out, frustrate us. We all at different points say, “I’ve had it.” We tend to lose patience and react to situations that directly relate to our own problem […]
Coaching for Confidence
An excerpt from the Coaching for Calm and Confidence™ Program Understanding confidence allows us to create and nurture a confident presence. A confident presence conveys two things: 1. a sense of assurance in a purpose, and 2. focused attention outward rather than on the self. A confident presence conveys to others a feeling of trust. […]
Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Symptoms and Causes
Considered by some to be the ‘basic’ anxiety disorder (Rapee, 1991), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is characterized by both cognitive (thought) and physical symptoms. People with GAD experience excessive anxiety and worry that is difficult to control about a number of life circumstances, particularly minor matters. The focus of worry may change frequently. Associated […]
What Is Hoarding Disorder? Symptoms & Treatment
Hoarding is a form of OCD. People who hoard compulsively acquire and resist discarding possessions or information, even when those possessions create negative consequences for the client and their family members. Commonly hoarded items include mail, magazines, newspapers, household items, clothing, paper and plastic bags, sentimental objects, food, furniture, tools, and appliances. Symptoms of hoarding […]
What Is Trichotillomania & Skin Picking & How to Treat It?
Trichotillomania is a disorder in which people pull out hair from various parts of their body (e.g., their scalp, face, arms, legs), or sometimes from their pets. In many instances, the hair-pulling results in bald patches. The strength of the urge varies. For some, the urge is incredibly strong. In addition, some people dissociate or […]
How OCD and Other Anxiety Disorders Function
All the anxiety disorders, including OCD, function similarly. An obsession is any thought or action that causes anxiety to increase. A compulsion is any thought or action that causes anxiety to suddenly decrease. When an obsession is triggered, anxiety or another negative emotion increases and the person engages in a ritual to alleviate the anxiety. […]
Overcoming Social Anxiety: How to Maximize Treatment Success
A wealth of empirical evidence suggests that cognitive-behavioral treatment (CBT) is the first-line treatment of social anxiety disorder (SAD). The effectiveness of CBT is maximized when treatment targets both situation-specific triggers (for instance, if I give my opinion at this meeting, I’ll look stupid) and core triggers (for instance, fear of rejection, worthlessness, and shame). […]
Effective Evidence-Based Interventions for Anxiety in Cyber School Students
This post aims to identify how anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) present in students, explain the highly effective evidence-based treatment for anxiety, and emphasize the importance of a strong support system in maintaining positive treatment outcomes. In order to learn how to treat anxiety and OCD, one must first be familiar with the clinical […]