Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), which can cause significant impairment in personal, social, and academic contexts, affects nearly half a million children in the United States. This step-by-step guide provides mental health professionals with an adaptable, evidence-based model that uses cognitive behavior therapy to treat pediatric OCD. Michael A. Tompkins, Daniela J. Owen, Nicole H. Shiloff, and […]
Summer is upon us! For many that means no school, (family) vacations, and more free time. A recent New York Times article ominously titled “Putting Down Your Phone May Help You Live Longer” speaks of just how much of our free time we spend on our phones. The article cites research about the […]
Develop a system to manage paper. Paper is the number ONE item when it comes to clutter. Newspapers, magazines, and junk mail all add to the mountain of paper in our homes. The first step in organizing paper is to develop a system to manage it. Think in terms of time. Papers such as the […]
Dr. Joan Davidson
Your ERP Questions Answered: Part 2
www.theocdstories.com
February 9, 2019
Teens with anxiety and depression often suffer in silence. Here are tips for parents to spot the symptoms and help their teens cope.
Dr. Michael Tompkins
“Marie Kondo’s tidying isn’t just about appearances. There’s a psychological and spiritual upside, too”
CNN
January 18, 2019
Dr. Michael Tompkins
“Help, I Can’t Sleep”
Future Tech Podcast
January 1, 2019
Dr. Michael Tompkins describes insomnia and its treatment. He covers topics such as sleep disruptors and enhancers, and strategies to sleep better and longer.
Despite the joy of the holidays, parents often wonder how to keep their children entertained. Here are non-electronic ways to engage kids over school break.
Talking to your teen about sleep often leads to arguments and frustration on both sides, but these three videos are great ways to introduce the topic.
The teenage brain is in high gear all day and when they're ready to sleep, teens can’t just turn them off. Here are five tips to help them wind-down.