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Children (like the rest of us) may have certain anxiety triggers that set off their big or uncomfortable feelings. These triggering...

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most effective psychological treatments when it comes to addressing a variety of...

Time and time again I have found that kids really benefit from using bibliotherapy techniques. Bibliotherapy is the strategy of using...

I recently went through a medical event that was traumatizing. In some ways, the experience reminded me of having anaphylactic shock,...

So often, when children start kindergarten, by mid-afternoon, many of them look EXHAUSTED. It’s a long day to learn to adapt to! And if...

As educators and mental health practitioners, it is important to understand the symptoms of anxiety in children. According to the CDC...

Books can be powerful tools in children’s counseling. When a child sees their own thoughts and feelings reflected in a story, something...

In the Winter 2017 issue of NEA Today Magazine , some of my work was featured in an article entitled This is Your Student's Brain on...

Anxiety is a rising concern for children and adolescents, and more families and educators are looking for effective, accessible ways to...

Anxiety isn’t just something adults struggle with anymore. It’s becoming increasingly common among children and teens, too. As educators,...

Anxiety can show up in childhood in all kinds of ways, like worrying about school, having trouble sleeping, or feeling nervous about new...

Feeling overwhelmed? You're not alone. And the good news is, you don't have to navigate stress or big feelings all by yourself. Whether...