We started the "Getting a Handle on . . . " series to help empower parents to support their children. As new resources are created we will share them here.

Getting a Handle on Childhood Anxiety: Information for Parents
 

Anxiety is a mental health concern experienced by many children that also affects their families. Nearly 1 in 10 children experience clinical levels of  anxiety. When a child struggles with anxiety, parents  often feel unsure of how to support them and when to seek help. This link will provide you with the basics of how to support an anxious child.  

Getting a Handle on Childhood ADHD: Information for Parents
 

Each child experiences ADHD in their own way. Many children with ADHD struggle with focus, emotional regulation, and executive functioning alongside a variety of other symptoms. This link will provide you with information and strategies to support your child with ADHD.

 

Getting a Handle on Childhood Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Reassurance Seeking Behaviors
 

OCD is a debilitating disorder that often involves obsessive thoughts and behaviors to lower levels of distress. This link will provide you with some information on breaking the OCD cycle. 

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Getting a Handle on: Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors

 

Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) Disorders develop when a body-focused action becomes compulsive and difficult to stop. While many people occasionally engage in nail biting, skin picking, or hair pulling/twirling, these are usually just nervous habits that can be controlled. For those with BFRBs, these habits become more frequent and harder to stop, often become a means of regulation and self-soothing, and likely cause feelings of shame and frustration to surface. This link will provide you with some tools and information on how to manage BFRBs.