Guest post by Codie Surratt, LPC, MA Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is defined by the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual as a disorder of excessive fear, worry, or anxiety presenting most days and recurring for at least six months. Fears can … [Read more...]
12 Ways To Practice Mindfulness For Teen Anxiety
Guest post by Stephanie Gutzmer, Au.D., E-RYT A mindfulness practice increases your ability to regulate emotions, decrease stress, and reduce anxiety and depression. If you’re an anxious teen (or someone who loves one), it sounds like a perfect solution, right? And it is! … [Read more...]
Why Knowing These Common Signs Of Anxiety In Teens Will Make You A Better Parent
Anxiety can be a normal reaction to stress, and navigating teenage life can be incredibly stressful. But how do you know when it's just teenage struggles or something bigger? Understanding what causes anxiety and the common signs of anxiety in teens will help you navigate this … [Read more...]
Helping Traumatized Children
As much as we want to protect our children from scary or life threatening events, at times our kids may experience events that overwhelm their ability to cope. This is especially true for very young children whose bodies, brains and nervous systems are still developing. Things … [Read more...]
PANDAS – One Year Later
On May 28, 2015 our blog featured a post by Life Care Wellness therapist Tiffany Tumminaro, who vulnerably shared about her family’s struggle with identifying and learning how to manage her then 6 year-old daughter’s PANDAS/PANS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders … [Read more...]
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