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Why Teach Children Social Skills?
Kindergarten is a vital year for children in terms of their social development. It may be a time where social and behavioral issues can arise. Many parents understand how difficult it can be to witness their child having trouble making friends or being disciplined at...
Three Steps to Dealing with Anxious Thoughts
Three Steps to Dealing with Anxious Thoughts Let me set the scene: I’m sitting in a traffic jam on the highway. I notice cars quickly and narrowly changing lanes, jockeying for the quickest way to their exit. Someone angrily honks their horn. Are they honking...
Why Cognitive Behavior Therapy Can be an Effective Treatment Option for OCD
At CBT Counseling Centers, we pride ourselves in providing cognitive-behavioral therapy to our patients who are suffering from OCD. If you or someone you know has been suffering from OCD, let our evidence-based counseling team assist you with your treatment. At CBT...
Political fatigue: Four ways to keep your cool
Studies by the Pew Research Center have indicated that the number of Americans following politics has spiked dramatically. Not only that but the anger and vitriol seems to have reached a fever pitch. It’s easy to get caught up in the emotion of it all. When...
Why Are More Young People Struggling with Anxiety and Depression?
With so much to do and the ability to access technology at our fingertips 24/7, one would think that young people are now happier than ever before, right? Well, research has shown the opposite. The truth is that more young people are struggling with anxiety and...
Night Terrors: Holding Sleep Hostage
Most parents feel a sense of dread or anxiety when someone even mentions night terrors. Nothing quite compares to the experience of one’s child screaming and thrashing, all while wide-eyed and seemingly awake. My own mother tells the story of wrangling me into the car...