Perfectionism means to constantly strive to maintain a standard of perfection i.e., absence of any flaws, mistakes, or defects. Labeling someone as a “perfectionist” can often have negative connotations associated…
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Behavioral Modification (b-mod) is a common intervention utilized to treat a range of behavioral issues exhibited by children in home and school settings, as well as to shape maladaptive behaviors…
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As a parent, caregiver, teacher, coach, or other adult influence in a child’s life, one of the primary lessons that are modeled everyday is how to deal with stress and…
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During times of struggle, the last thing any of us needs is a critical voice pointing out all of our shortcomings and vulnerabilities. Yet, when things aren’t working out in…
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Note: The following is both a narrative that depicts a real-life journey of OCD recovery, as well as an exposure that aims to combat fears of criticism and perfectionist tendencies…
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By: Madison, a patient of Dr. Izquierdo My name is Madison and I am a 15-year-old 9th grader who battled with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) for almost two years. I started…
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“I can’t meditate. Meditation just isn’t for me. Mindfulness doesn’t work!” These are just some of the sentiments shared by those struggling to attain the tranquility and healing that yogis…
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Parents often wonder if their child is a picky eater, which occurs for most children, or, if they have an anxiety-driven picky eating behavior. Typically, as a picky eater, the…
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