THIS WEEK’S WEBINAR Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors: Helping Teens and Young Adults Manage Stress and Anxiety March 12, 2014 Presented by Rachel Strohl, Psy.D. Often teens and young adults who have trichotillomania or other related body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) also… Continue Reading
THIS WEEK’S WEBINAR Getting Unstuck: How to Overcome Anxiety & Mood Problems with Behavioral Activation & Exposure February 26, 2014 Presented by Brian Chu, Ph.D. Problems with anxiety and depression often can be experienced by the same person, and distinguishing… Continue Reading
THIS WEEK’S WEBINAR Treating Specific Phobias: When and How? February 12, 2014 Presented by Martin E. Franklin, Ph.D. Specific phobias such as fear of snakes, heights and medical procedures are among the most common mental health issues, and are associated… Continue Reading
One of the first words we learn as children is “No”. We learn the meaning of “No” early in our development. It’s a quick and easy instruction. “No” is simple and used regularly – especially with toddlers because it is… Continue Reading
UPCOMING Treating Specific Phobias: When and How? February 12, 2014 Presented by Martin E. Franklin, Ph.D. More information about this webinar » Getting Unstuck: How to Overcome Anxiety & Mood Problems with Behavioral Activation & Exposure February 26, 2014 Presented… Continue Reading
Vanessa Van Petten is the founder, CEO and lead writer for Radical Parenting. Hi! Happy New Year! I’m so excited to announce a new life-changing program I have created for teens. In this fun, entertaining and inspirational talk I go over… Continue Reading
Ken Shyminsky, a former vice president of the Greater Toronto Chapter of the Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada, draws upon his personal experiences as an teacher and student with Tourette Syndrome to help children with TS and related disorders. He… Continue Reading
Memory strips are essential teaching tools to assist students who need support with memory recall, organization, making good behavioral choices and using self-regulation strategies. Typically, students who have difficulties with attention because of ADHD, ADD and Tourette Syndrome will benefit… Continue Reading
We had a 504 meeting the second week of school. It was both of us, the psychologist, the counselor, all 3 teachers, and the principal joined us midway through the meeting. We tweaked his 504 and discussed a lot of… Continue Reading
Don’t ever believe that Tourette Syndrome will prevent your child from achieving great things. Last year, I wrote about my son and oldest daughter with Tourette Syndrome. I mentioned that my daughter was diagnosed at age 11 and never asked… Continue Reading