This is the first in a short series of shareposts to help you achieve mastery over what are commonly called panic or anxiety attacks. The program I'm about to recommend comes from my background as a psychologist. The techniques are based on a sound body of knowledge and proven clinical effectiveness.
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School phobia is a recognized condition that affects many children. It also represents an example of how a psychological condition actually extends beyond the individual and is reinforced by people, circumstances and events. For 17 year old Rebecca Makish, her phobia of school has resulted in court battles and fines for truancy amounting... Read more
Many of the features of anxiety and
depression found in adults can also be seen in children. The most obvious
difference in children is their age and stage of development. Anxiety in
children is a perfectly normal part of growing up. Indeed the fears that that
the average child experiences can be matched against their age, as can some... Read more
I was once asked by a student why psychologists never seem to give a straight answer. “Depends what you mean by a straight answer”, I replied. “That’s what I mean”, she announced in triumph, “everything has a twist to it.” To an extent she was correct. There are few absolutes in psychology which is why... Read more
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