A Practical, Skills-Based Approach for Lasting Change One thing I mention in speaking with parents and teacher is that irritability and low frustration tolerance are among the most common concerns reported. Children who struggle in this area may appear easily annoyed, quick to anger, or overwhelmed...
Phobias in children, characterized by intense and irrational fears of specific objects or situations, impact the success of youth in schools and community settings. The development of phobias is a complex interplay of genetic and environmental factors, making it essential for mental health professionals and...
Phobias in children, characterized by intense and irrational fears of specific objects or situations, impact the success of youth in schools and community settings. The development of phobias is a complex interplay of genetic and environmental factors, making it essential for mental health professionals and...
Cognitive Rigidity as a Transdiagnostic Process Cognitive rigidity reflects difficulty with cognitive flexibility—the ability to shift perspectives, tolerate ambiguity, and adapt to change. It commonly presents as all-or-nothing thinking, rule-bound beliefs, and difficulty considering alternative viewpoints. Although its expression varies across diagnoses, the underlying process is consistent....