Author Archives: Chris McCarthy

Does it have to get worse before it gets better?

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Chris McCarthy

Many people seeking counseling for anxiety expect to feel better as a result. Seems logical, doesn’t it? But anxiety is a tricky feeling to overcome. For some children listening to Turnaround, they just need a better understanding of how anxiety works … Continue reading →

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How To Protect Your Teen From Drug Use

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Chris McCarthy

Hear Christopher on Charlotte Today discuss the latest trends and research regarding teenage drug use. http://www.wcnc.com/charlotte-today/How-to-protect-teens-from-drug-use-131462648.html Tweet This Post

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Radio/Blog Interview

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Chris McCarthy

David and Chris were recently interviewed by Maryann Russo of Coffee Klatch Special Needs Radio. She states, “I’m so excited to have found a program that really is amazing for (anxious) children.” The trio discuss child anxiety and the unique … Continue reading →

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Teaching Your Child Healthy Competition

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Chris McCarthy

Chris was interviewed on Charlotte Today about how to teach your child healthy competition. To see the interview, click on the link below: http://www.wcnc.com/charlotte-today/Healthy-competition-for-kids-128691928.html Tweet This Post

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Activity and Anxiety

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Chris McCarthy

Kids with the combination of ADHD and anxiety experienced significantly less anxiety when they participated in 3 or more sports per year than kids who did 2 or less sports per year. Staying active helped them focus less on their … Continue reading →

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Taking The Plunge

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Chris McCarthy

A mother and blogger recently wrote about her son’s experience with Turnaround. The blog is reprinted here and you can find a link to the blog at the bottom of the page. We think it’s a excellent review of Turnaround. … Continue reading →

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Taking Omega-3 Supplements May Lower Anxiety

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Chris McCarthy

A new study shows promising results. Follow link for further information- http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/746870 Tweet This Post

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Anxiety Study Shows Promising Results

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Chris McCarthy

A new study shows that promsing results for child separation anxiety using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Parents and children participated in a 12-week program where they were taught the theory and techniques of CBT. 76% of the children reported a significant … Continue reading →

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Childhood Grief

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Chris McCarthy

Losing a loved one or pet can be especially painful for children. How do children grieve? Is it different than the process of grief for adults? How can a parent help their grieving child? These are a few of the … Continue reading →

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Exposure Therapy for Anxiety

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Chris McCarthy

Exposure therapy is one of the most used and most successful therapeutic interventions for overcoming anxiety. It is one of the therapeutic techniques used in the Turnaround program. With this tool, the anxious person “exposes” himself or herself to the feared … Continue reading →

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