David Russ, PhD, Licensed Practicing Psychologist

Christopher McCarthy, MEd, Licensed Professional Counselor

Parental Support

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

Does My Child Need Help?

• Brief article by Dr. Russ on How Can You Know When Childhood Fear is Normal or a Problem Needing Treatment?
• What is an anxiety disorder? This is a good overview of anxiety.
• Article by Chris McCarthy about when anxiety is a problem: The Fear Factor
• What causes anxiety? The Health Center.
• Some helpful checklists and tests for various issues. Please keep in mind these are all educational. Proper diagnosis must include a trained clinician.
• Good summary of childhood anxiety by a psychologist
• Here you can view a checklist we use in the journal to help kids identify their anxiety. It has been slightly modified for using here. It is strictly educational and should not be used to diagnose. It is just one helpful tool as you get your child help.

Anxiety responds to early detection and treatment. If you are concerned the first step could be a visit to the pediatrician. Bring a summary of symptoms and concerns so she can have as much information as possible to help you decide your next step.

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.

Radio Interview about anxiety on The Coffee Klatch

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.

 

McCarthy / Russ tell the Turnaround story in the Charlotte Observer.

Articles & Interviews by Christopher McCarthy

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

• Christopher's joins a panel of experts on  Charlotte Today re: Children & Stress.

• Teens and Technology. Learn how to handle it from Christopher on Charlotte Today .
• Christopher discusses the dangers of  Indulgent Parenting on Charlotte Today .
• How to Talk to Kids about Divorce is what Chris discusses on this episode of Charlotte Today .
• Christopher discusses Effective Step-parenting on Charlotte Today .
• Christopher dicussess The Desires & Concerns of 60-year olds on Charlotte Today .
• The hot topic of Bullying is the topic of discussion on this episode of Charlotte Today .
• Christopher discusses Childhood Grief on  Charlotte Today.
• How to improve the mother-daughter relationship is the topic of dicussion on this episode of Charlotte Today.
• Christopher discusses Teaching Your Child Healthy Competition on Charlotte Today.
• Hear Christopher discuss the right and wrong ways to Develop Self-Esteem In Your Child on Charlotte Today.
• How To Protect Your Teen From Drug Use- Chris on Charlotte Today.
• Parenting your child according to their gender differences- Chris on Charlotte Today.
•  Child Anxiety and Parental Response.

• Dangerous Assumptions

• Improving Father/Son Communication

• The ABCs of OCD

• 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?

• 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

• 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
• Good summary of diagnosis and treatment of P.A.N.D.A.S.
• 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.
• Press Release about Chris McCarthy's TV interview re: children and stress.
• Press Release about Chris McCarthy's TV interview re: talking to kids about divorce.
• Press Release about how Turnaround proves helpful with anxious autistic children.
• Turnaround Panic Information Page
• Turnaround OCD Information Page
• Turnaround School Anxiety Information Page
• Turnaround Divorce related anxiety Information Page
• Additional Information about Children and Divorce here
• Turnaround available on Amazon
• Good websites and blogs for moms:
  •  MD Moms  (more to come)
• Family based CBT proven effective for children and adolescents. Read Abstract
• CBT should be considered a first-line treatment for patients with anxiety and depression. Read abstract.
• Turnaround's design award.
• OCD resources for children on this site.
• Video discussion of Obsessions without compulsions. **Please note-illustrations are very frank and not appropriate for children**
• If you are in the Denver area here is a link to a unique psychotherapy approach using animals. They see a lot of anxious kids.

 

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