Selective Mutism - Why Won't My Child Talk In Public? GroundWork Counseling in Orlando specializes providing evidence-based therapy for children, and teens (ages 6+) with selective mutism and social anxiety disorder. We understand that selective mutism is a complex disorder…
Tourette Syndrome & Orlando CBIT Therapy What is Tourette Syndrome? … Many people feel that they understand what the term means however, in order for Tourette Syndrome to be diagnosed, a person must be exhibiting two motor tics or at…
The Impact of Childhood Bullying Bullying, according to Dr. Eli Lebowitz, is the intentional action of being hostile and taking deliberate action to cause another to suffer whether it be verbal, physical, social, psychological, or cyber. Both those who are…
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…
CBT & Behavioral Therapy for Children With ADHD & ADD Children struggling with ADHD commonly have symptoms marked by inattentiveness, disorganization, and difficulty following instructions or remaining on task. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and behavioral training can help teach beneficial skills such as…
Behavioral Therapy and Treatment for Childhood Tics and Tourette Disorder Orlando CBIT & HRT Therapy According to the Tourette Association of America’s 2001 Behavioral Study, a non-medicated treatment option known as CBIT can reduce the severity of tics; CBIT (Comprehensive…
Is Your Child/Teen Exhibiting Bad Behavior? Learn More About Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) in Children and Adolescents Oppositional Defiant Disorder (also known as ODD) is a disorder categorized by a frequent and persistent patterns of anger, irritability, arguing, defiance, or…