Blog Category: Anxiety
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% [...]
Selective Mutism
By: Allison Salk, Natalie El Alam & Suzi Naguib, Psy.D.
May 23, 2018
At home, Ella is a talkative and fun-loving toddler. She is a chatterbox with her father, her sister, and me. But when we leave the house, she avoids interacting with [...]
Parenting & Guilt
By: Amy Nasamran, M.A. & Suzi Naguib, Psy.D.
May 23, 2018
Sure, you could be more on top of things, plan more activities and play dates, and be more engaging and fun. But we as parents can only do our best [...]
Parent Teacher Conferences – Tips for Parents
By: Amy Nasamran, M.A. & Suzi Naguib, Psy.D.
May 23, 2018
Now that the school year has started and students are settling into their new classrooms, parent-teacher conferences are right around the corner. Parent-teacher conferences can be a good opportunity for [...]
My Child’s Fears are Getting Out of Hand!
By: Rachel Piper & Suzi Naguib, Psy.D.
May 23, 2018
“My son, Alex, has been afraid of bugs for as long as I can remember. Lately, it seems like this is all that he is able to think about. His [...]
The Problem of Automatic Reactions in Parent-Child Interactions and How Mindful Parenting Can Help
By: Abbey Herringshaw, Rachel Christensen, Sabrina Riera & Suzi Naguib, Psy.D.
May 23, 2018
A small argument has become a full-scale blowout. Again. Imagine that you, as many parents do, have just asked your child to clean his or her room. Your child ignores [...]