The ABCs of OCD
On Monday, we discussed the basics of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in children. I thought it might be helpful to also share this quick, ten-second breakdown. The O is for Obsessive.
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Ask Joanna: OCD in Children
Fall has arrived! For those of us in Northeast Ohio, we look forward to the cooler temps, apple picking and pumpkin carving! We also look forward to the nationally recognized
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Social Media: My Digital Detox
Part Two of a Two-Part Article Last week, I talked about the importance of a realistic mindset and achieving balance when on social media. These are important, because there are
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Social Media: Mindset & Balance
Part One of a Two-Part Article If you believe the headlines, social media is ruining human life as we know it. We hear words like addiction and withdrawal being used
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5 Tips for a Successful School Drop-Off
It’s that time of year again! Kids are back in school. Whether you’re dropping your child off for the first time or the seventh, the back-to-school anxiety can be overwhelming.
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Treating OCD through ERP; Is it Worth it?
How Exposure and Response Prevention Can Treat Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Symptoms Every week, I talk with people struggling with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and those that love them. It’s heartbreaking
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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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