Lindsey M. Murray, Ma-Lcp LLC.

07/29/2020

A great article outlining the many skills we use for management of anxiety disorders that can be applied to this highly uncertain and anxiety-provoking ‘return-to-school’ phase of this pandemic. A great read.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/29/parenting/schools-reopening-parents-decision-kids.html

While parents may be feeling unsure about school options this fall, there are ways to feel better as you make the tough decision.

07/17/2020

Feeling like you could use a parenting boost? Check out this free online workshop offered by two wonderful pediatric clinicians!

www.kcpcit.com/workshops

04/28/2020

Just became aware of a new app called Covid Coach! It’s designed to provide evidence-informed coping strategies for managing stress and other life challenges we are facing during this current crisis. Just thought I’d share!

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/covid-coach/id1504705038

04/21/2020

Great reminder.

At times like this we often struggle with the internal chatter that comes with wanting to control the situation to ensure a positive outcome. However, this internal struggle can at times prolong the pain, discomfort or difficulties.
Instead it can help to observe the emotions we are feeling but also recognise what we do and don't have control over. As tempting as it is to get angry at people who aren't following the social distancing rules or stockpiling toilet roll 🤣 but instead it only robs you of time and shifts your emotional self.
By using mindfulness you can become an observer of your thoughts and understand which of those you have control over and those that you don't.
Then when you recognise those that you do, shift your focus onto those and do more of them. 😊

03/30/2020

Sharing a couple of upcoming resources for parents! Hopefully super helpful to you and your littles during this temporary - but high-stress new normal!
https://www.kcanxiety.com/services/careworkshops/april2020.html?fbclid=IwAR2PI0Urgjcbu-OmlPHFC4JQSZTasbPen5GEp5FtFSeMebLi6Y52R2M_Bas

Learn strategies to strengthen the adult-child relationship and increase positive behaviors in this online workshop hosted by experts with decades of experience working with children and families.

03/25/2020

🌻 A common compulsion that we often don’t know is a compulsion? Googling...or looking for reassurance online. It becomes a repetitive ritual in order to provide immediate relief of our anxiety, due to our obsessions. Have you been there? 🖐
Thank you !

03/25/2020

I've compiled some practical strategies for managing anxiety in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. I hope these can be helpful to you and your family members!
https://www.lindsey-murray.com/resources

As we face unprecedented changes to our way of life, it is natural to feel an elevated level of stress and anxiety. However, if you are already a person who struggles with an anxiety or depressive condition, this increase in baseline may lead to an overwhelming level of distress or fear. It may con

03/25/2020

https://childmind.org/article/supporting-teenagers-and-young-adults-during-the-coronavirus-crisis/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=teenagers%20and%20young%20adults&utm_campaign=Weekly-03-03-20&fbclid=IwAR1l3RM6HI-KO5DT3vjKciWylmgMq0gOEaKytSVs9y2B8ymDlWX7VTlvQ70

Tips for parents with older children at home duriing the coronavirus crisis. How to validate their feelings and help them stay active and healthy.

03/17/2020

Three of my favorite colleagues, all also specialized in treating anxiety and obsessive compulsive spectrum disorders, got together (virtually) to share our best recommendations for managing anxiety & uncertainty in the face of the Coronavirus pandemic. We hope these practical strategies will be helpful to you and your loved ones! 💜

Part 1: https://youtu.be/QolZ0p1kSqc

Part 2: https://youtu.be/ysB5FhyTXXI

Four anxiety specialists share tips and strategies for managing anxiety and navigating uncertainty during the coronavirus pandemic. Join Amy Jacobsen, PhD, L...

02/04/2020

As parents negative behaviors become (and often demand!) the focus of our attention...while it is important to provide consequences and discipline for disruptive behaviors, we often miss opportunities for attending to the positive, smaller, less disruptive behaviors. A lot of my work involves behavioral shaping, helping parents and kids shift away from negative to more adaptive behaviors. And behavior (good or bad!) feeds on attention. The more we attend, the more a behavior is reinforced and the more likely it is to occur again in the future. This is a great study illustrating how shifting focus toward positive behaviors (even for the small stuff!) can help shape more productive, successful and happy kids. 😀

https://news.byu.edu/intellect/praising-students-in-a-classroom-setting-has-big-impact-on-their-behavior

The number of times a teacher compliments or recognizes a student’s good behavior, compared to how often the teacher reprimands the student, the more likely that student is going to stay focused on the task at hand.

11/21/2019

We've created an environment that fosters anxiety rather than resilience.

09/03/2019

Why simply thinking positively doesn’t work...
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/living-sticky-mind/201908/false-comfort-why-think-positive-doesnt-work

Here's how positive can lead to negative.