Anxiety treatment: Teen suppoeting friens with anxiety
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Understanding and Supporting Teens with Anxiety: 5 Helpful Strategies

Anxiety treatment has been shown to be extremely effective for teens with anxiety when evidence-based interventions are implemented. That is the good news! However, it is extremely concerning information for parents and teachers that anxiety in teenagers appears to be increasing. The National Institutes of Health reported that approximately 1 in 3 adolescents, between the…

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Breaking Barriers: The Amazing Accessibility and Immense Potential of Online Therapy

Online Therapy: Changing Mental Health Services Online therapy, also known as telepsychology, has exploded across the globe. Although there were some online therapy services offered prior to COVID-19, they became immensely popular during the global pandemic. During that time mental health needs dramatically increased and access to online therapy was essential. Clinicians learned to pivot…

Helping Parents and Teachers Recognize and Address Anxiety in Teens: Back to School Transitions
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Helping Parents and Teachers Recognize and Address Anxiety in Teens: Back to School Transitions

Back to school can be a challenging time for teens and parents alike. The pace of summer allows individuals to slow things down and not be as preoccupied with school obligations, homework and extracurricular activities. Teens might be excited to see old friends but can also be worried about new teachers and new classes. The…

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Parenting Through Change: 6 Powerful ACT Principles for Parents of Teens and Tweens

Understanding ACT: A Brief Overview You might have heard about ACT principles and acceptance and commitment therapy techniques and wonder, what are they? Acceptance Commitment Therapy is a psychotherapy approach which involves aspects of mindfulness, acceptance and behavioural change to encourage the development of psychological flexibility. ACT therapy interventions enhance individuals’ quality of life and…

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The Benefits of Psychodiagnostic Assessments: A Closer Look

What are the benefits of psychodiagnostic assessments? You might wonder if you would consider seeking out a psychodiagnostic assessment. What exactly is it and how would it benefit you? Which mental health professionals are able to properly conduct mental health assessments and provide diagnoses? We will tackle these questions and more in our blog this…

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Exploring the Effectiveness of Teletherapy for OCD Treatment

Introduction to Teletherapy for OCD Treatment OCD treatment can be conducted through teletherapy for OCD. And it can also be conducted during in-person therapy. However, there are many advantages to online OCD therapy. We will be talking about the benefits of online OCD treatment in this blog. We will also talk about many other aspects…

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Top 5 Ways to Incorporate Mindfulness Into Your Life in 2024

Introduction to Mindfulness Techniques What does it mean to learn mindfulness based therapy? Does it mean you are engaging in mindfulness meditation for anxiety? There has been significant discussion about mindfulness therapy since it has been shown to be highly beneficial from a mental health perspective. It is important to discuss what mindfulness based therapy…

FTPS News: Exciting Online Therapy Expansion!
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FTPS News: Exciting Online Therapy Expansion!

With the changing of the seasons, come exciting updates about online therapy at Forward Thinking Psychological Services®! We strive to provide the best online therapy for your presenting issues! We deliver our services virtually to ensure that you can access assessment and therapy options in a flexible and convenient manner from different locations. We are…

Understanding I-CBT for OCD: Recognizing When Doubts Are Obsessional
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Understanding I-CBT for OCD: Recognizing When Doubts Are Obsessional

What is I-CBT for OCD? If you experience symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, you might be very familiar with ERP treatment for OCD. You might be wondering what is the best treatment for OCD. Have you heard of Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT) for OCD? Read on to learn more about what I-CBT for OCD is and…

Adolescent Counseling: The Many Ways You Can Help Your Teen!
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Adolescent Counseling: The Many Ways You Can Help Your Teen!

Engaging in adolescent counseling during times of growth and transformation can prove to be extremely beneficial for youth. Teens are rapidly changing during the period of adolescent development. This includes changes in their physical appearance, emotional insight and thought processes. Teens also mature and develop at different rates from each other, which adds to the…

5 Excellent Reasons Why You Should Start Online OCD Therapy!
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5 Excellent Reasons Why You Should Start Online OCD Therapy!

Online OCD Therapy: Addressing Common Concerns Introduction: Exploring Online OCD Therapy Online OCD therapy is here to stay and there are many reasons why! It is very understandable to experience different concerns when thinking about starting online treatment for OCD and anxiety. However, when engaging in online OCD treatment and interventions for other mental health…

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10 Ways that ACT Interventions Can Lead to a Fulfilling Year in 2024

It is January. A time to refresh and plan for a fulfilling year in 2024. How can we go about that? ACT interventions can provide you with strategies and techniques to focus on what matters to you most in life. Focusing on our mental health can improve our relationships, mood, energy, activities and overall quality…