[VIDEO] Separation Anxiety: Understand the Signs and What You Can Do to Help Your Child

Do you have a child or teen who becomes fearful and anxious when separated from you? Separation anxiety disorder is common in not just young children, but older children and teens too! Sometimes parents believe that their child will outgrow separation anxiety, but not if it’s related to an anxiety disorder. A diagnosed separation anxiety disorder requires treatment from a professional.

In this video, you will learn about the common signs of separation anxiety disorder and what you can do to help your child.

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[VIDEO] What is ERP?

ERP (exposure and response prevention) is an intervention of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. It is a highly effective, and action oriented approach to treatment anxiety and OCD. Watch this video to learn more about how ERP works.

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[VIDEO] What You Need to Know About PANDAS/PANS?

In this video, you will learn:

-What is PANDAS/PANS?

-How PANDAS/PANS is diagnosed

-The difference between PANDAS or OCD

-Treating PANDAS/PANS medically and with psychotherapy

-Treating PANDAS/PANS with CBT and ERP (exposure and response prevention)

-Supporting families

Find an OCD Therapist at www.iocdf.org

Learn more about PANDAS/PANS at www.pandasnetwork.org

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Overcoming Difficulties with Making Decisions

If you struggle with anxiety, you know that decision making can be a challenge. It can cause you to feel angry, resentful, and even depressed. But it doesn’t have to be that way. You can develop the confidence to make decisions. Learn more by watching my video.

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4 Ways to Make Panic Attacks Worse

Panic attacks can make you feel like you are going crazy or losing control. It’s natural to do everything you can to avoid getting panic attacks. But did you know that these things can make anxiety worse in the long-run? Watch this video to learn more.

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How to address reassurance seeking with your anxious child

When you have an anxious child, it’s common for them to ask repeated “what if” questions in attempt to manage their anxiety. This leaves parents answering the same worry questions over and over. This can be frustrating for parents. It also continues to feed the worry cycle. Watch this video to learn how to put an end to reassurance seeking behavior.

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What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is considered the gold standard of treatment when it comes to treating anxiety disorders. It is relatively short-term and proven to be effective. Watch this video to learn about how this therapy approach is used with anxiety disorders.

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How to Make a Cognitive Coping Card

A cognitive coping card is a portable and physical card you can make to help crush anxiety. In this video, learn about what a cognitive coping card is, how it helps, and what to put on it.

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How to do alternate nostril breathing

Nostril breathing is simple breathing exercise you can do to help with anxiety, panic, or preparing to meditate. Check out this video for a demonstration!

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