How to Know If Your Teen Needs ERP Treatment for Anxiety or OCD
How to Know If Your Teen Needs ERP Treatment for Anxiety or OCD In this podcast episode, therapists Tiffanny Herlin, LCSW, and Mark Rainsdon, LCSW, discuss how WayPoint Academy uses Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy to treat teen anxiety and OCD. They explore when to consider residential treatment, how to evaluate treatment options, the…
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Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy: What It Is & How It Works
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy: What It Is & How It Works This podcast episode focuses on Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy and its effectiveness in treating anxiety in children. Host Tiffany Herlin interviews therapist Mark Rainsdon about how ERP works, including real-world application examples, the importance of parental involvement, and tips for…
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Understanding Anxiety & OCD in Teens: Symptoms, Causes, and Impact
Understanding Anxiety & OCD in Teens: Symptoms, Causes, and Impact This podcast episode from WayPoint Academy aims to help parents understand and support their teens struggling with anxiety and OCD. The episode features a discussion between clinical experts on the pervasiveness of anxiety in teens, recognizing the signs, how anxiety impacts family dynamics, and the…
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Help, My Teenage Child Refuses To Go To School Because Of Anxiety! When to Seek Professional Help for School Refusal
Help, My Teenage Child Refuses To Go To School Because Of Anxiety! When to Seek Professional Help for School Refusal Seeking professional help and residential treatment for school refusal is an essential step toward resolving the issue. It provides a safe and structured environment for the child to understand and manage their fears or anxiety,…
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How To Help A Child With Anxiety About School: School Refusal Interventions for Teens & Their Parents
How To Help A Child With Anxiety About School: School Refusal Interventions for Teens & Their Parents School refusal presents numerous challenges that hamper a child’s educational progress and development. To navigate these difficulties, it is critical to get professional support from educational psychologists, child therapists, and school counselors who can devise an appropriate action…
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What is School Refusal: The Causes and Effects of School Anxiety on Teens
What is School Refusal: The Causes and Effects of School Anxiety on Teens When your teenage son or daughter adamantly refuses school attendance, it’s an alarming scenario. As a parent, questions swarm your mind about the reasons behind this resistance and its origins. You may be uncertain how to best support your child during this…
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