A Movie About SPACE – treating anxious kids by helping their parents!
At the Gordon Therapy Group we help kids, and adults, in many different ways. One approach we offer is a therapy specifically designed for parents of anxious children. By teaching parents new ways of responding to their anxious kiddos, we empower them and their families to thrive, sometimes without ever needing to provide treatment to … Read more
Facing Fear
Two friends, we’ll call them Sally and Jane, go on a roller coaster. Both feel their hearts race, their breath catch, as the car slowly climbs to the top of a huge drop. Sally smiles as her body reacts, breathing in a big breath of cold air as the car hits the top and hurtles … Read more
Picky Eater? Things to watch for, and how to help.
Last weekend, I was at my niece’s birthday party, when I overheard a parent expressing his frustration about his five-year-old son’s eating preferences and the challenges surrounding mealtime. “He never eats ANYTHING other than chicken nuggets,” the parent exclaimed. While meals of solely chicken nuggets, apple sauce, and peanut butter crackers certainly sound delicious, I … Read more
Parenting Matters: How You Can Help Your Anxious Child
Have you ever felt that your child’s anxiety impacts the whole family? As a parent, it’s hard to see your child struggle, and you’ll probably go to great lengths to make them feel better. When parents act to help their child avoid uncomfortable feelings like anxiety, we call that an accommodation. For example, an anxious … Read more