What is the Difference Between Shyness and Social Anxiety Disorder in Adults? Feeling nervous in social situations is a common experience. We've all had those moments where we feel shy or unsure of ourselves. But for some, this discomfort extends…
Understanding and Addressing Intrusive Thoughts in Children: A Compassionate Approach When children express what they perceive as "bad thoughts," it can be an understandably distressing experience for both them and their parents. These troubling thoughts—often blasphemous, sexual, harmful, or taboo…
Helping Your Child Face Their Fears: A Proactive Approach for Parents Fear is a natural part of growing up, but for some children, it can be a paralyzing force that hinders their development and potential. As parents, our role extends…
Why Rationalizing with OCD Doesn't Work: Understanding Why Your Someone With OCD Doesn't Listen to Logic OCD is a disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts, fears/obsessions, that lead to repetitive behaviors. While it is common to think that a rational conversation…
What is ARFID? And Effective Treatment in Orlando Many people have heard the term "picky eater" or "fussy eater," but what happens when extreme pickiness goes beyond a simple dislike of specific foods? That's where a diagnosis of ARFID or…
Courtney Hubscher, LMHC of GroundWork Counseling is interviewed by Emetophobia expert Anna Christie (click image to listen)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Tolerating Discomfort Orlando CBT Therapist Shares How Stepping Outside of Your Comfort Zone Is Necessary for Change The term “discomfort intolerance” refers to a personal belief system that life should never be too hard or uncomfortable. The…
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Improving The Quality of Your Relationship & How To Decrease Negativity You and your partner have been together for awhile now. You know each other inside and out. You can point out both the good and bad in one another,…
Living with Doubt | Orlando OCD Specialist Shares Information Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) was once known as the “doubting disease” Although psychologists have attempted to treat OCD since the days of Freud, it was considered to be virtually untreatable. In…