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August 28, 2014
by Lisa La Rose, M.A., L.P.C.

parentinga childwithan eating disorder from diagnosisto recovery

Parenting a Child with an Eating Disorder: From Diagnosis to Recovery

August 28, 2014 04:55 by Lisa La Rose, M.A., L.P.C.  [About the Author]

parentinga childwithan eating disorder from diagnosisto recovery
These disorders are very dangerous, and must be taken seriously and treated by a professional. As a parent, it can be difficult to know what to do. You want more than anything to help your child, even while you and your family struggle with conflicting emotions, including fear that your child will seriously harm herself, or even die. [More]

August 27, 2014
by Cathy England, MA

effectively copingwith anxiety

Effectively Coping with Anxiety

August 27, 2014 04:55 by Cathy England, MA  [About the Author]

effectively copingwith anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health concern. It is defined by Endler (1997), as being an emotion that is driven by fear. Anxiety can interfere with a person’s ability to function in daily activities, and can become so invasive in their lives that they may be unable to deal with work or school. When anxiety becomes this much of a problem, it is important to have strategies to decrease the anxiety. [More]

August 26, 2014
by Lisa La Rose, M.A., L.P.C.

recognizing obsessive compulsive disorderin childrenand helping them cope

Recognizing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in Children, and Helping Them Cope

August 26, 2014 04:55 by Lisa La Rose, M.A., L.P.C.  [About the Author]

recognizing obsessive compulsive disorderin childrenand helping them cope
Many of us have heard someone say they “are OCD”. We may have also told someone, “You are so OCD!” Some people do, in fact, have minor characteristics of OCD. They like things tidy, or they like to do things in a certain order and in a particular way. But clinical Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be a serious, even debilitating, mental illness for both adults and children. It can create significant distress, and interfere with daily functioning. People with severe symptoms of OCD may find it difficult to work, go to school, or carry out other daily activities. [More]

August 25, 2014
by Dr. DeeAnn Visk

howto best treat childrenwith obsessive compulsive disorder

How to Best Treat Children with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

August 25, 2014 04:55 by Dr. DeeAnn Visk  [About the Author]

howto best treat childrenwith obsessive compulsive disorder
What is the best way to help children from aged five to eight with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)? A recent study from Bradley Hospital in Rhode Island offers an interesting insight. Researcher there found that family-based cognitive behavioral therapy is beneficial. They found that developmentally sensitive family-based treatment that included exposure/response prevention was more effective in reducing OCD symptoms and functional impairment in this age group when compared to a structured relaxation program. [More]

August 24, 2014
by Marti Wormuth, MA

coping with social anxietyand social phobia

Coping With Social Anxiety and Social Phobia

August 24, 2014 04:55 by Marti Wormuth, MA  [About the Author]

coping with social anxietyand social phobia
Social anxiety is becoming more and more common in today's world. Every year, millions of people struggle with anxiety disorders and they try to work through them on their own. Social anxiety, or social phobia, is "a strong fear of being judged by others and of being embarrassed. This fear can be so strong that it gets in the way of going to work or school or doing other everyday things. [More]

August 23, 2014
by Cathy England, MA

dissociative identity disorder

Dissociative Identity Disorder

August 23, 2014 04:55 by Cathy England, MA  [About the Author]

dissociative identity disorder
Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) was formerly known as multiple personality disorder, and remains to this day as one of the most controversial and misunderstood disorders in the Diagnostic Manual. It is a difficult diagnosis to make, and often is more difficult to treat. It has been the topic of many Hollywood productions which gives laypeople an idea that they understand what it is, but as is often the case in movies and media, there is some sensationalism that occurs. It is not a common diagnosis and is only one of the classified dissociative disorders. [More]

August 22, 2014
by Eddins Counseling Group, M.Ed., LPC-S, CGP

5 waysto improve your body image

5 Ways to Improve Your Body Image

August 22, 2014 04:55 by Eddins Counseling Group, M.Ed., LPC-S, CGP  [About the Author]

5 waysto improve your body image
It’s summer, time for swimsuit season, sleeveless tops and cool, comfortable clothing. At least it is where I live, in hot and humid Houston, Tx. How is your body image in summer months? We are all bombarded by media messages day after day, but it can certainly increase in the summer months when we’re likely to be more exposed and more self-conscious of our bodies. [More]

August 20, 2014
by Marti Wormuth, MA

befriending those with mental health struggles

Befriending Those With Mental Health Struggles

August 20, 2014 04:55 by Marti Wormuth, MA  [About the Author]

befriending those with mental health struggles
Everyone has those people in their lives that they trust with everything and anything. Many of us don't know where we would be without friends. But sadly, many people who struggle with mental illness do not have friends and a support system that they can fall back on - most people who struggle with these things end up secluding themselves. In this article, we're going to take a closer look at befriending those who struggle with their mental health and doing it in a way that can help them to live a happier, healthier life. [More]

August 19, 2014
by Caleen Martin

mourningyourpastselfandlivinginthepresentwithchronicpain

Mourning your past self and living in the present with chronic pain.

August 19, 2014 04:55 by Caleen Martin  [About the Author]

mourningyourpastselfandlivinginthepresentwithchronicpain
When you are sat down by a doctor and explained that you have an incurable medical condition that could become completely debilitating to you, cause you daily pain, and change every aspect of your life, you die. Your physical life has died, your career has died, your ability to care for your family has died, your ability to enjoy the intimacy between yourself and your partner has died. But your lungs still breath air, your heart still pumps, and you must create a completely new life in spite of your medical conditions. [More]