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
Transitioning Back To School - How To Support Young Children After a long summer vacation, the transition back to school can be daunting for both parents and young children. Relatively unstructured summertime must give way to a new grade level, new teachers,…
Does Therapy Help OCD? | Effective Treatment For OCD Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder that is characterized by unwanted thoughts and disruptive compulsive behaviors and rituals. The types of unwanted thoughts and compulsions in OCD tend to…
The Transition Into College & Eating Disorders The transition from high school to college is a celebrated milestone for many families. Students are often excited about the opportunity to have independence, make new friends, and experience life outside of the…
Can Social Media Use Increase Teen Depression? Orlando Child Therapist Shares Social media use through platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat has become a central activity in most teens’ lives. Teens may use social media actively to post their…
Treating Teen Depression with CBT In today’s society, the transition from childhood to adulthood is very lengthy and complex. Adolescence is a critical time for the development of advanced skills and functions. Teens must learn both emotional and behavioral independence…
Bullying: Do's and Don’ts for Parents The topic of bullying has recently received a lot of attention in the media, especially due to its depiction in popular children’s and teens’ TV shows. There is rightful cause for concern to bullying,…
How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Help Children With ADHD Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), though controversial, is a reality for many children, teens, and adults. It is a chronic disorder which can cause disruption through an individual’s entire life. ADHD consists of…
Tips For Parents: Keeping Your Teen Structured In The Summer Orlando Child Therapist Shares Information The end of the school year is an extremely exciting time for teens; they’re finally done with all the onerous exams, homework, and early bells.…
Eating Disorders & How To Find Help Eating disorders are the result of a complex interaction between psychological, biological and cultural aspects. An individual’s genetics, cultural pressures that place great importance on a perfect appearance and thinness, as well as…
Improving Communication: How Non-Defensive Listening Skills Can Improve Your Relationship The Gottman Method is a research based, structured and goal-oriented method of working with couples that is scientifically based and is centered upon empirical data from Dr. Gottman’s research of…
