Child & Adolescent Treatment Specialists - CHATS

09/01/2023

Shrink Rap: Why is this Eagle not suffering from anxiety August 28, 2023 by Patricia Taylor, PhD In November of 2022 I attended the IOCDF’s (International Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Foundation) 3-day conference in which Sally Winston PsyD gave a talk on anticipatory anxiety. At the end of the t...

09/01/2023

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Shrink Rap: Why is this Eagle not suffering from anxiety August 28, 2023 by Patricia Taylor, PhD In November of 2022 I attended the IOCDF’s (International Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Foundation) 3-day conference in which Sally Winston PsyD gave a talk on anticipatory anxiety. At the end of the t...

10/24/2021

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Shrink Rap: What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? July 22, 2021 by Tanya Rummler Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, also known as CBT, is a researched and evidence-based practice used for a variety of mental health needs such as depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Because our thoughts...

07/12/2021

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Shrink Rap: Summer Fun for Mental Flexibility June 24, 2021 by Katrina Williams, CSW Psychological flexibility is the ability to adjust to the changes in life, even when things do not go the way you expect. For kids with anxiety, being flexible is often difficult in many circumstances. We know that....

02/23/2021

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Shrink Rap: Understanding OCD and Anxiety: Neurological Research Advancements February 22, 2021 by Sarah Hunter, LCSW In the past few months, I have had the privilege to attend two OCD conferences. For me, conferences are a time for me to learn about new advances in the treatment of OCD and other an...

02/23/2021

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Shrink Rap: Proud July 8, 2019 by Sarah Hunter, LCSW This article is part of a series that will help readers understand the purpose of twelve basic human emotions: guilt/shame, pride, compassion, gratitude, disgust, joy, fear, curiosity, anger, love, sadness, and connection. Feeling Proud Humans are...

07/08/2019

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Shrink Rap: Guilt June 21, 2019 by Sarah Hunter, LCSW This article is part of a series that will help readers understand the purpose of twelve basic human emotions: guilt/shame, pride, compassion, gratitude, disgust, joy, fear, curiosity, anger, love, sadness, and connection. Understanding Guilt Hum...

04/15/2019

Shrink Rap: Improving Emotional Literacy March 4, 2019 by Sarah Hunter, LCSW A significant portion of the work of a therapist involves helping clients understand emotion. Human beings initially learn about emotion from experiences in their first family. Most of these lessons are not explicitly taugh...

08/06/2018

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Shrink Rap: Helping Kids and Teenagers with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) May 21, 2018“Discomfort is a wise teacher” —Caroline Myss “And sometimes you meet yourself back where you started, but stronger” —Yrsa Daley-Ward I just got back from Oconomowoc Wisconsin where I was able to ...

08/03/2018

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Shrink Rap: Understanding Meltdowns August 3, 2018 by Sarah Hunter, LCSW Introduction All parents and caregivers have had the frustrating experience of witnessing a childhood meltdown. When meltdowns happen, many parents and caregivers experience a feeling of helplessness and they are left wondering...