David Russ, PhD, Psychologist

Christopher McCarthy, MEd, Licensed Professional Counselor

Parental Support

Audio/Video Resources, Articles, & Links for Further Support

Audio Resources

The 2 products, the Parent Guide and the Med FAQs — Child, are included in the Turnaround Program. The Med FAQs — Child, Teen, and Adult are also sold separately (see "Other Products").

The first audio sample is from the 2 CD Parent Guide, which is included in the Turnaround program. Chris and David have a round table discussion with host Teddy Orr, discussing various topics related to parenting an anxious child. It is personal, highly informative, and offers practical suggestions for parents to guide their worried children out of their fears.

The second audio sample is from Med FAQs, another round table discussion with Chris, David, and Dr. James Lee. Dr. Lee is a highly experienced and credentialed Neuropsychiatrist who really understands the complex issues surrounding the use of medications with children. ITR maintains a neutral position regarding medications, leaving the decision between the parent and their physician. This unique and informative interview gives parents an opportunity to get many of their questions answered regarding the risks and benefits associated with using medication to treat child anxiety. Med FAQs is also included in the Turnaround program or can be purchased separately.

Video-

Hear the cast and characters in this extensive explanation of Turnaround.

Articles

Below are some articles on a wide range of topics written by Christopher McCarthy and David Russ for internet and print publication. These require the use of an application that will open a PDF file. Click for Adobe Reader.

Articles & Interview by Christopher McCarthy

• Watch this Interview on Charlotte Today where Chris discusses child anxiety and Turnaround

• Child Anxiety and Parental Response

• Dangerous Assumptions

• Improving Father/Son Communication

• The ABCs of OCD

• The Fear Factor

• Thinking Positive Thoughts About Your Anxious Child

• Two Parenting Mistakes with Anxious Children

  • (This article is featured in "My School Rocks" April edition, 2010, starting on pg. 14. Follow this link, go to "previous issues", click on April, 2010)

• Tell Fear to take a Hike this Summer

Articles by David Russ

• The Underlying Theory, Logic and Science behind Turnaround (or why we did something completely different)

• Help Your Anxious Child: Calming

• How to Help Your Anxious Child: Overview

• How to Help Your Anxious Child: Expectations

• What if Your Child Resists Help?

• How Can You Know When Childhood Fear is Normal or a Problem Needing Treatment?

• Panic Disorder

• Why Does Exposure Therapy Work?

• An Explanation of Exposure

• The Difference Between Panic or Anxiety "Attacks" vs. Panic "Disorder"

• Panic Attacks, What about Medication?

• Anxiety and the War of the Worlds

• The Power of Apology

Links to Helpful Resources

• What is an anxiety disorder? Stay Healthy- Minnesota.
• What causes anxiety? The Health Center.
• Parent approved products for children PTPA Media
• Counseling in Charlotte, NC. Carolina Counseling Group
• What is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy? CBT
• Confront fears to reduce child anxiety. Psych Central.
• More child anxiety today than in 1950- Healthy Place
• What is Social Learning Theory? Albert Bandura
• More articles on anxiety Self Growth
• Video on exposure therapy for OCD- the same technique we use in Turnaround.
• Video on some ideas regarding how to help your anxious child start school off right.
• Anxiety Disorders in Children - Keep Kids Healthy Conditions
• WebMD has good section with text and video about anxiety.
• Behavioral Health Central website.
• Press Release about Turnaround and Chris McCarthy's latest article.
• Press Release about Chris McCarthy appearing on Charlotte today.
• Press Release about winning the PTPA award.
• Turnaround Panic Information Page
• Turnaround OCD Information Page
• Turnaround School Anxiety Information Page
• Turnaround Divorce related anxiety Information Page
• Turnaround available on Amazon
• Good websites and blogs for moms:
  •  MD Moms  (more to come)
• Family based CBT proven effect for children and adolescents. Read Abstract
• CBT should be considered a first-line treatment for patients with anxiety and depression. Read abstract.
• Harry the Happy Caterpillar Grows: Helping Children Adjust to Change. A fun picture book story for kids about coping with change.

 

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