by Administrator | Jul 27, 2022 | Anxiety, Parenting
For adolescents with social anxiety the pandemic could be described as, for lack of a better word, a rollercoaster. As a child and family therapist, I have had an up close look at the many peaks and valleys. When lockdown began for some the pandemic was seen as a...
by Administrator | Sep 25, 2020 | Anxiety
With higher levels of individual stress and anxiety combined with increased time at home, it’s no wonder many couples are finding their relationship under strain. Navigating a global pandemic is uncharted territory for all of us. You might find that you and your...
by Administrator | Dec 11, 2017 | Anxiety
While the holidays are a wonderful time to visit family, celebrate, and enjoy time together, they can also present a challenge when you have a child who is dependent on routine and predictability. Do you have a child who relies on routines and completely loses it when...
by Administrator | Nov 28, 2017 | Anxiety, Parenting
I often write about helping kids cope with anxiety or recognizing anxiety in children, but what about when parents are dealing with anxiety themselves? Anxiety can be sneaky. It’s often not immediately recognized as anxiety and it can sometimes feel like it comes out...
by Administrator | Nov 14, 2017 | Anxiety
Anxiety is one of the most common reasons parents bring their children to see a therapist. Parents often wonder what they can do to help their child and feel at a loss as to how to address the anxiety. Here are a few tips for helping anxious kids cope: Listen and...
by Administrator | Nov 8, 2017 | Anxiety
One of the common questions I get about young children is how much separation anxiety is normal? Many children go through periods of separation anxiety. It’s a typical part of development. As babies, this often happens around 8-9 months or so. Babies are learning...
