Building Resilience in Anxious Children Through CBT Therapy Anxiety among children is more prevalent than many people realize. According to the CDC, 9.4% of children aged 3–17 in the United States have been diagnosed with anxiety, a condition that can…
Understanding Your Child's Fear of Intruders: OCD, Separation Anxiety, or Something Else? Fear of intruders is not an uncommon concern among children, but as parents, it's essential to discern whether this fear is a normal part of development or if…
Benefits of CBT Therapy for Children & Teens - Learning Skills For Life Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of psychological therapy that is widely used to treat mental health issues like anxiety, depression, phobias, and OCD. It is…
When it comes to deciding when to give your child a cell phone, there is no one-size-fits-all answer. The median age for introducing a mobile device varies from country to country. In the United States, the median age at which…
Selective Mutism & CBT Therapy In Orlando Why Won't My Child Speak In Public? GroundWork 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…
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…
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…