Training
Update On Emetophobia
Some phobias are so specific and common that they have special names: Arachnophobia and claustrophobia come to mind. Any phobia can have a powerful and
November 3, 2019
Resources
Kids with OCD Show the Power of Not Keeping it a Secret
Last week I held a Community event for kids with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). I showed the movie: “Unstuck: An OCD Kid’s Movie” at a
October 13, 2019
Training
The Journey with Therapists New to CBT for Anxiety and OCD Begins
This past week I had the privilege of spending two days presenting the live version of our 12-hour CBT course to 46 therapists in Woburn,
September 25, 2019
Education
New CBT Online Class with Small Group Case Consultation
We are excited to announce that enrollment is open for our much-anticipated online class: CBT for Anxiety and OCD with Small Group Case Consultation. Beginning September
August 6, 2019
Training
Have You Felt Challenged With an Anxious Client?
How often have you felt challenged with an anxious client? Many of the therapists we train struggle to help their clients practice skills that are
July 26, 2019
Education
Treating Pregnancy and Postpartum Anxiety
Pregnancy and postpartum offer a host of opportunities to practice anxiety work. The hormones that rage through us can often lead to unpleasant mood swings.
May 13, 2019
Consultation
Understanding Complex Cases
I presented a complex case recently at the Anxiety and Depression Association of America that challenged my clinical skills, but more importantly, deeply affected the
March 31, 2019
Education
Getting Started with a new Client? Focus on Empathy and Psycho education
I love the success stories my clients share with me. I feel joy seeing a client move from living a life painfully limited by anxiety
February 28, 2019
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Trust The Process: Helping Clients Overcome Anxiety
Trust The Process: Helping Clients Overcome Anxiety One of the first things I tell my client after I have educated them about the evidenced based
January 14, 2019
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The Treat in the Trick
It’s almost Halloween! My favorite holiday of the year – why? Because it’s not possible to be perfect on Halloween, and I embrace the imperfect.
October 23, 2018
Education
Restorative Yoga is a Gift in Many Ways
I recently attended a restorative yoga class. I had many reasons not to go due to the day/time of the class and the cost of
October 15, 2018
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Treatment Fatigue
I’m a CBT therapist. I believe in CBT therapy – I know it works. Yet some of our clients can’t make use of the good
September 6, 2018
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