Dr. Jonathan Bauman, PsyD

22/06/2023

Parenting in Public can be challenging, but even more so if you struggle with Social Anxiety. Check out my post for the National Social Anxiety Center that includes some tips on how to best navigate these difficult situations. For the full article go to this link: https://nationalsocialanxietycenter.com/2023/06/19/parenting-in-public-with-social-anxiety/

15/06/2023

SPACE is an evidenced-based treatment for Anxiety and OCD, but does not require the child or teen to participate in ongoing individual therapy. Instead, it focuses solely on parent behaviors around anxiety. Call 502-618-2060 to schedule and learn more.

26/10/2022

Excited to announce that I have started a Social Anxiety Exposure Group for Teens at KY-CARDS. This group is designed to help teens struggling with social anxiety by giving them opportunities to engage with peers in real life situations. If someone you know might benefit from this group, please reach out for more information.

11/02/2021

Got my 2nd dose of the Pfizer COVID vaccine last week. Posting a little late because I wanted to share my experience of any symptoms, which for me only included a little arm soreness.

08/01/2021

Having trouble talking to your kids about everything happening in the news lately? Check out my first news interview as a Doctor. I wasn’t nervous, you were nervous.

Experts suggest being open and honest with your kids

10/10/2020

Doing a little self-care on International Mental Health Day by walking Iroquois Park and seeing the pumpkins.

09/10/2020

As we protect our mental health and cope with uncertainty it is more important than ever that we be there for each other and take steps to prevent su***de. Just like CPR can save lives, so can QPR. Look for a QPR training near you, because you don’t have to be a mental health professional to save a life and help prevent su***de. ***deawareness

09/10/2020

Late post tonight, but I want to continue Mental Illness Awareness Week with some tips on how to increase a skill that can be utilized to reduce struggles with childhood anxiety, collaborative problem solving.

07/10/2020

Continuing Mental Illness Awareness Week with some information on treatment. There are many wonderful treatments available for those struggling with mental illness that actually work. CBT is an evidenced-based treatment, and here is a little bit about it.

06/10/2020

It’s mental illness awareness week, so let’s start by removing some of the stigma associated with mental illness by sharing some facts about how common anxiety disorders are in our society. If you’re struggling with mental illness, please know you are not alone and help is available.

05/10/2020

Quote of the Week!

30/09/2020

When kids are struggling with anxiety, allowing them to experience their emotions can help them learn that they are harmless, and they can manage them on their own. Often we feel pulled to step in and do something to help relieve their anxiety. While well intentioned, this sends the message that children can’t handle the situation on their own, and it helps them to avoid the emotions all together. By making supportive statements and not accommodating for anxious behaviors we can teach children they can handle big emotions on their own (even if it takes some time at first). Remember, this is not a magic spell, and these statements must be made over and over again before children begin to believe it for themselves.

21/09/2020

Quote of the Week!

17/09/2020

Homeschool tip: Focus on 2. Many parents are concerned about their children falling behind or falling further behind during these times of homeschooling. The amount of resources available to us can actually be more overwhelming than helpful. Instead of trying to do a million different things, try to focus on doing a couple of things really well. Try putting the majority of your efforts in two areas, one area your child is struggling in and one area your child is passionate about. By making more space for an area your child is passionate about (i.e. guitar, swimming, or drawing), you will create a self-directed learner. This can gain you more buy-in during the times your child is needing to focus on struggle areas. It can also provide you with time for yourself to accomplish items on your agenda.

31/08/2020

Quote of the Week!

27/08/2020

Sticking with the music theme this week, here are just a few of the many psychological benefits of listening to music.

24/08/2020

Quote of the Week! I hope everyone finds some time this week to enjoy the magic of music. I am currently annoying my family by singing Hamilton songs non-stop (see what I did there).