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Articles By christopher t. mccarthy
Normal Childhood Fear Or An Anxiety Disorder?
Submitted as: David Russ, Ph.D.
Everyone goes through a series of developmental stages throughout their entire lifespan. Characteristic of childhood development are certain kinds of fears that any child is likely to experience and are part of a normal developmental process. Children grow out of these fears as they mature unless for some reason they become problematic.(read
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When Depressed, Discontent And Suicidal, Seek Life!
By: christopher t. mccarthy
Life and death are the energies that ebb and flow within our lives. A healthy person focuses on creating an abundance of life and minimizes the forces of death that sap their life energy. The fruits of life are love, joy, creativity, passion, movement, peace, community, and an outward focus to name a few. Some fruits of death are boredom, fatigue, anxiety, depression, addiction, lethargy, busyness without purpose, and a focus on self. We grow weary because of the death the reigns within us, our body, mind, and soul. We need more life!(read
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Anxiety And Parental Response
By: christopher t. mccarthy
Four parenting beliefs have been shown to damage the parent/child bond and increase child anxiety and depression. Recognize the four beliefs and the damaging parental responses associated with them. Examples are given from the clinical experience of a professional counselor. Three parenting tips are offered along with a recommended resource for children with anxiety.(read
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Tell Fear To Take A Hike
By: christopher t. mccarthy
5 Strategies to Help Anxious Children Embrace Summer Activities.
It's that time of year again. School is out and kids are bursting ahead to discover the joys and adventures of summer. But for some anticipation is clouded by anxiety.(read
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