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
CBTi - the Gold Standard Therapy for Insomnia Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can significantly impact your quality of life. Whether you're struggling to fall asleep or stay asleep, the effects of insomnia can be far-reaching, affecting everything…
Rituals in Childhood: Normal Behavior or OCD Onset? Rituals and routines form an integral part of our lives, offering a sense of structure and predictability. For children, these routines can be especially important, helping them to feel secure in their…
Helping Your Child Manage Separation Anxiety When Returning to School Returning to school can be a stressful time for children and teens, especially those who experience separation anxiety, emetophobia, social anxiety and other anxiety disorders. This transition can create a…
Understanding Bedtime Fears in Children: An Overview of OCD, Anxiety, and Typical Childhood Fears If you’re the parent of a young child, chances are you’ve experienced the nighttime routine where your little one stalls bedtime, asks for one more story,…
Breaking Free From Obsessive Rumination Have you found yourself caught in an endless loop of negative thoughts, replaying scenarios over and over in your head? You're not alone. Obsessive rumination can be mentally exhausting and emotionally draining. The good news…
Building Resilience: Confronting Challenges Head-On Resilience, much like a muscle, requires diligent practice and consistent effort. It isn’t merely an innate trait but rather a skill that anyone can develop over time. In my experience, increasing resilience involves three crucial…
Tackling Driving Anxiety & Phobias: The Power of CBT and Exposure Therapy Driving is a routine activity for many, but for those who suffer from driving phobia, it can be an overwhelming and paralyzing experience. Driving phobia encompasses the intense…
Understanding and Addressing Intrusive Thoughts in Children: A Compassionate Approach When children express what they perceive as "bad thoughts," it can be an understandably distressing experience for both them and their parents. These troubling thoughts—often blasphemous, sexual, harmful, or taboo…
Overcoming Flying Phobia with CBT and Exposure Therapy Understanding the Impact of Flying Phobia Flying phobia, also known as aviophobia, affects countless individuals worldwide, significantly impeding their ability to travel for both personal and professional reasons. This fear can lead…
The Importance of Relapse Prevention for OCD After ERP Therapy Living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be incredibly challenging, but the right treatment can make a world of difference. Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy is one of the most…
