is a licensed clinical psychologist and an authority on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the evidence-based gold standard of treatment of anxiety and related problems for individuals of all ages. She is the author ofSocial Anxiety Relief for Teens: A Step-by-Step CBT Guide to Feel Confident and Comfortable in Any Situation
. Both books have been selected and honored by review boards and organizations worldwide which support scientifically tested strategies for overcoming mental health difficulties. Social Anxiety Relief for Teens: A Step-by-Step CBT Guide to Feel Confident and Comfortable in Any Situation A simple exercise can shift your attention from fearful and negative to positive. This can dramatically shift your emotional state.Equestrians, like other sports enthusiasts, love their sport, but anxiety can undercut the joy. Cognitive behavioral therapy can help them overcome their fears.Relying on avoidance and safety behaviors actually makes your anxiety worse.
If you are the parent of a child or teen living with anxiety, some basic information about the root causes may help you become a better advocate.Is your teen struggling with discomfort and avoidance in social and performance situations? Know the signs of social anxiety so you can help them break the cycle.
Is your teen struggling with discomfort and avoidance in social and performance situations? Know the signs of social anxiety so you can help them break the cycle.At any moment, someone’s aggravating behavior or our own bad luck can set us off on an emotional spiral that threatens to derail our entire day. Here’s how we can face our triggers with less reactivity so that we can get on with our lives.