Ask Joanna: A Therapist’s Advice on School Anxiety
My child had a lot of anxiety at school, but is much better now that it’s summer. Does that mean I should homeschool? I don’t think school is the problem.
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Learning to Befriend Anxiety and Tolerate Uncertainty
One of the biggest questions I get asked in therapy is, “How can I get rid of my anxiety or my child’s anxiety?” People are often taken aback when I suggest
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Ask Joanna: A Therapists Advice on Saying You’ll Be Fine
When my child is anxious about an upcoming situation, I often just say, “Don’t worry, you’ll be fine.” Is there a better way to respond? It’s been a really long
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Reducing Anxiety: Why I Meditate and You Should Too
When we’re anxious, our thoughts can get hijacked by the “what-ifs”, the “shoulds/coulds” and the “psychic mind readers.” It can become very easy to suddenly believe everything we’re thinking, which
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Ask Joanna: A Therapist’s Advice on Parenting/Divorce
My divorce will be final this summer and I’ve started dating. When is it ok to introduce my kids to someone new? First of all, kudos for keeping your children’s
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Skills Training Class for Parents of Children with Anxiety
WHAT IS THE CLASS? We are offering an 8 week skills class based on the evidence-based Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) program from Yale School of Medicine Child Study Center.
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Giving Thanks for Joy and Happiness
I want to thank Dan Dolesh, STD for asking me to come talk about the Treatment of Anxiety to his Joy and Happiness class through the ENCORE program @ Tri-C East. It was a fantastic group who were actively engaged and asked great questions.
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