Blog & Articles by GroundWork Therapists and Experts
Therapist & Counselors at GroundWork Counseling in Orlando, Florida provide insightful blogs and articles related to evidence-based therapy
School Refusal vs. School Anxiety: Understanding the Difference and Helping Your Child Return With Confidence Every school year, many parents across Orlando face the same morning battle — a child who cries, panics, shuts down, or refuses to walk through…
Panic Attacks in Children: Why They Happen, What They Look Like, and How Families Can Help Them Feel Safe Again When a child experiences a panic attack, it can shake an entire family. Parents often describe moments of absolute terror…
Social Anxiety in Children: Understanding the Fear Beneath the Shyness — and How Specialized CBT Helps Kids Thrive Most parents expect a little nervousness when their child tries something new — the shy pause before walking into a classroom, the…
Skin Picking (Dermatillomania): Understanding Why It Happens — and How Specialized CBT / HRT Helps Teens and Adults Break the Cycle Most people have moments where they pick at a scab or squeeze a blemish. But for individuals with skin…
Panic Disorder vs. Anxiety Attacks: How to Tell the Difference — and Why the Right Support Matters Most people use the phrases “panic attack” and “anxiety attack” interchangeably. Even many medical providers, teachers, and therapists do. But these experiences are…
OCD in Teens: Why Symptoms Often Intensify During Adolescence — and How Specialized CBT Helps Teens Regain Confidence Most parents expect adolescence to bring new challenges — stronger emotions, academic pressure, changing friendships, and a desire for independence. What they…
Separation Anxiety in Older Kids: Why It Shows Up and How CBT Helps Them Build Confidence Again When Separation Anxiety Appears “Out of Nowhere” in Older Children Most people associate separation anxiety with preschoolers clinging to a parent at drop-off…
Pure-O OCD: When Intrusive Thoughts Become Overwhelming — and Why ERP Brings Relief When Thoughts Feel “Too Scary to Say Out Loud” (We hear this all the time!) Many people with OCD have never heard the term “Pure-O” before they…
Intrusive Thoughts vs. Normal Worry: How to Tell the Difference If You’re Wondering “Is This Normal?” — You’re Not Alone Everyone experiences upsetting or unwanted thoughts from time to time. You might picture missing a stair and falling, imagine a…
When School Feels Impossible: Understanding School Avoidance Many Orlando families experience the same morning routine: stomachaches, tears, panic, or a child who simply cannot get out of the car at drop-off. While occasional reluctance is normal, persistent school avoidance is…
