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Anxiety in Children and Adolescents: Parents as Agents for Change

As parents, we want to do everything in our power to decrease our child’s anxiety. But, what if you could help your child without even having him or her in therapy? What if you could decrease your child’s anxiety by changing your own behaviors? That is exactly what happens in the SPACE treatment program.

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Jessica Sampson Jessica Sampson

Chronic Pain and Anxiety: Breaking the Cycle

For many individuals, chronic pain is perpetuated by an ongoing cycle of fear and avoidance. Here, we provide evidence-based strategies for breaking out of the fear avoidance cycle and re-engaging in life.

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Jessica Sampson Jessica Sampson

Chronic Pain and Anxiety: The Fear Avoidance Model

In this two-part series, we introduce a chronic pain model that explores the connection between chronic pain and anxiety. We also share research-based tips for how to start breaking out of the chronic pain cycle.

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Jennifer Welbel Jennifer Welbel

Misophonia: Why Certain Sounds are So Irritating

It’s not uncommon to hear people complaining about noisy chewers or pen clickers. However, for a handful of individuals who suffer from Misophonia, these sounds are much more than a little annoyance. Instead, the sounds provoke intense emotional distress and behavioral responses, such as avoidance.

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Jennifer Welbel Jennifer Welbel

Emetophobia 101: A Guide to Understanding the Fear of Vomiting

No one likes throwing up. However, for many individuals, the fear of vomiting is so excessive and anxiety-provoking that it interferes in one’s daily life. When this happens, individuals may be diagnosed with emetophobia (a.k.a., the fear of vomiting).

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Jennifer Welbel Jennifer Welbel

The Do's and Don'ts of Parenting an Anxious Child

It is impossible and counterproductive to shield and protect your child from every anxiety provoking or distressing situation. Instead, as parents, the best thing you can do is to help your child confront their fears and worries and, in turn, build their confidence that they can effectively cope with and manage distressing situations.

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Jennifer Welbel Jennifer Welbel

The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health

There has been a lot in the news recently about the relationship between social media and youth’s mental health. Many parents and educators are worried about, “How much time is too much time?” and “What is the impact of screen time/social media?” Here, an easy to understand breakdown of the research and recommendations for families.

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Jennifer Welbel Jennifer Welbel

Set SMART Goals Instead of New Year's Resolutions

The beginning of a New Near is a time of reflection and resolution setting. However, more than half of New Year’s resolutions fail. Here’s how to set realistic and attainable goals for the New Year.

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Jennifer Welbel Jennifer Welbel

How Gratitude Can Make You Happier

During the holidays, we are told (via social media, television, newspapers, etc.) that we should take time to reflect on what we are grateful for. But, what does gratitude really mean, why is it important, and how do we express it?

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Jennifer Welbel Jennifer Welbel

How to Manage Fear in Today's World

Regardless of one’s religious or political orientation, many report increased fear for our safety, fear for our country, and fear for the future. Fear is a natural and normal response to perceived danger. It is our body’s fight/flight reaction, and it can be protective. However, a constant state of fear is not sustainable (or productive). So, how do we learn to manage our fears?

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Jennifer Welbel Jennifer Welbel

Debunking the Biggest Myths About OCD

The phrase, “I’m so OCD about….” is constantly thrown around in pop culture. Typically, the individual with OCD is seen compulsively washing their hands, being obsessive about neatness, or excessively cleaning. However, what is meant to be a lighthearted joke or reference ends up contributing to a significant misunderstanding of the disorder.

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Jennifer Welbel Jennifer Welbel

5 Tips for Managing Back to School Anxiety

As the summer winds down and the school year approaches, both parents and kids alike begin to experience anxiety. Here are five tips to help ease the transition back into the new year.

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