Blog Category: Anxiety
Mindfulness for Kids
By: Christin Dewit, TLLP, Rachel Piper, LLMSW & Suzi Naguib, Psy.D.
February 14, 2020
Being mindful means to pay close attention to your surroundings, thoughts, feelings, or bodily sensations on purpose. Practicing mindfulness with children can help them to cope with unpleasant experiences. Read our blog for more information..
Specific Fear of Vomiting (SPOV)
By: Christin Dewit, TLLP, Rachel Piper, LLMSW & Suzi Naguib, Psy.D.
November 14, 2019
Emetophobia is a mental health disorder characterized by an unrealistic and persistent fear of vomiting. If you or someone you love has avoided situations, or have been overly preoccupied by the thought of vomiting, read our blog for more information
How to Prepare Your Children for Halloween
By: Alyssa Breen, Rachel Piper, LLMSW & Suzi Naguib, Psy.D.
October 30, 2019
Halloween is a spooky and exciting holiday! For many kids, especially those with anxiety and autism, it can be overwhelming. With the right preparation and knowledge, Halloween can be fun for every child.
Therapy Skills on the Go: A comprehensive list of mobile apps to work on coping skills, organization, and social skills at home
June 21, 2019
The app-store can be an overwhelming place, so leave the cross-referencing and research to us. Below you will see some mobile applications ...
Navigating the School System
By: Nicole Mathes, M.A., Amy Nasamran, Ph.D., & Suzi Naguib, Psy.D.
February 13, 2019
When children struggle at school, there are steps that parents can take to advocate for their child within the school setting. This blog provides parents with basic information about the school system and how to officially seek help.
Organizational Skills Treatment for Children
By: Ben Flanagan & Suzi Naguib, Psy.D.
October 24, 2018
Loose papers, late assignments and a messy room can be frustrating occurrences, but are common organizational slip-ups, that most people experience.
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy: A Guide for Families Struggling to Manage their Child’s Disruptive Behaviors
By: Abbey Herringshaw, Karina G. Campos, Psy.D.& Suzi Naguib, Psy.D.
May 24, 2018
Parenting is not always easy, particularly when a child’s temperament negatively affects his ability to adapt to the demands of daily life.
OCD Does my Child Need Help?
By: Emily Hanna, LLMSW & Suzi Naguib, Psy.D.
May 23, 2018
Lisa is a light-hearted and bright 9-year-old girl who is very talkative with friends and family. However, Lisa has recently turned inward and become overwhelmed by thoughts that feels are [...]
Cognitive Behavioral Treatment for Child and Adolescent Anxiety Disorders
By: Emily Hanna, LLMSW & Suzi Naguib, Psy.D.
May 23, 2018
Sylvia is a 6-year-old whose parents sought help due to her persistent worrying. They noted that Sylvia has difficulty “letting go” of her worries related to school, peers, her parents’ [...]
Let’s Get Moving: Setting Driving and Transportation Goals For Your Teen With Special Needs
By: Sabrina Riera & Suzi Naguib, Psy.D.
May 23, 2018
For many people, driving is a right of passage. There’s that thrilling rush of adrenaline and excitement (and probably a little bit of anxiety) as you get behind the wheel [...]
Summer Planning for your Child
By: Allison Salk & Suzi Naguib, Psy.D.
May 23, 2018
As the sun has started to reemerge after a long winter, many parents begin looking ahead to the summer. As a parent of a child with special needs, planning for [...]
Social Media Use Among Today’s Youth
By: Amy Nasamran, M.A. & Suzi Naguib, Psy.D.
May 23, 2018
Today’s youth are now more than ever using a wide variety of screen-based media sources, such as TV, video games, and the Internet. Recent research has found that over 90% [...]