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Nov

Dos and don’ts for parents of children with selective mutism

Erika

I recently wrote an article on Selective Mutism for goodtherapy.org. As a goodtherapy topic expert in anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorders, I try to provide information that will support individuals and families who struggle with these frustrating (yet highly treatable!) disorders. This most recent article details how parents can alter their behaviour to increase the […]

Sep

Myths and Facts about Selective Mutism

Erika

anxiety treatment, childhood anxiety, parenting, selective mutism

Anxiety, Parenting, Therapy

We used to know Selective Mutism by its former name: Elective Mutism. This subtle but meaningful change in diagnostic terminology reflects our improved understanding of this disorder. Children who are unable to speak to certain people and in certain situations are not defiant, oppositional, or manipulative; they are anxious. That said, these children may not […]

Aug

What is CBT?

Erika

anxiety treatment, CBT, cognitive behavioural therapy, depression treatment

Anxiety, Depression, Therapy

CBT is one of the most popular treatment options for depression, anxiety, and a variety of other common challenges that people of all ages face. It is one of the best-supported, evidence-based psychological treatments available. What that means is that is has been demonstrated to work with many different types of people who have many […]

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