Yelling, screaming, tears and sometimes hitting and throwing things makes for quite an ordeal! For children, parents and everyone else who bears witness (sorry Fido), a meltdown (or tantrum) can…
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Afghan American immigrants are a relatively small minority group compared to other ethnic groups in the U.S. However, due to war and instability in their home country, Afghan immigrants are…
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Anger is a natural emotion that we all experience. Some people get angry from time to time while others are angry more often than not. No matter how often you…
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The idea of the holidays puts my head into a tail spin and my heart into mild palpitations. PANIC! I'm concerned about past family dynamics and interactions. I'm on pins…
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How often do you hear this? Unless you frequently treat OCD, hopefully not often. Yet, this poses a direct dilemma for those who don’t usually work with OCD sufferers and…
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The summer comes to an end and EVERYTHING CHANGES: crazy schedules, new traffic patterns, battles over homework, and much, much more. No matter what age your child is, he/she will…
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OCD used to be classified as an anxiety disorder. However, in the most recent update to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5), OCD has been moved to a new category,…
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Feelings can be hard to understand, especially when you’re eleven! Pixar’s film, Inside Out, gives us a clever explanation for why feelings are sometimes mysterious and hard to make sense…
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Most of us know that exercise is good for our physical health, but did you know there are also many benefits of exercise on our mental health? Evidence suggests that…
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As professionals tasked with helping our patients overcome debilitating anxiety, we need to continually seek ways to motivate patients to face their worst fears. This is no small feat! Essentially,…
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