Blog & Articles by GroundWork Therapists and Experts
Therapist & Counselors at GroundWork Counseling in Orlando, Florida provide insightful blogs and articles related to evidence-based therapy
How to Think Healthier | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy When we experience negative emotions such as depression and anxiety, the feelings are usually preceded by unhealthy thoughts and self-statements. Many times, there is a pattern to these thoughts and the thoughts…
Managing OCD in College Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a neurobiological disorder that affects the functioning of the brain. In fact, the parts of the brain that are affected by OCD show up on brain scans. When someone has OCD,…
Transitioning Back To School - How To Support Young Children After a long summer vacation, the transition back to school can be daunting for both parents and young children. Relatively unstructured summertime must give way to a new grade level, new teachers,…
Does Therapy Help OCD? | Effective Treatment For OCD Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder that is characterized by unwanted thoughts and disruptive compulsive behaviors and rituals. The types of unwanted thoughts and compulsions in OCD tend to…
The Transition Into College & Eating Disorders The transition from high school to college is a celebrated milestone for many families. Students are often excited about the opportunity to have independence, make new friends, and experience life outside of the…
Can Social Media Use Increase Teen Depression? Orlando Child Therapist Shares Social media use through platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat has become a central activity in most teens’ lives. Teens may use social media actively to post their…
Treating Teen Depression with CBT In today’s society, the transition from childhood to adulthood is very lengthy and complex. Adolescence is a critical time for the development of advanced skills and functions. Teens must learn both emotional and behavioral independence…
Bullying: Do's and Don’ts for Parents The topic of bullying has recently received a lot of attention in the media, especially due to its depiction in popular children’s and teens’ TV shows. There is rightful cause for concern to bullying,…
How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Help Children With ADHD Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), though controversial, is a reality for many children, teens, and adults. It is a chronic disorder which can cause disruption through an individual’s entire life. ADHD consists of…
Tips For Parents: Keeping Your Teen Structured In The Summer Orlando Child Therapist Shares Information The end of the school year is an extremely exciting time for teens; they’re finally done with all the onerous exams, homework, and early bells.…
