The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is one of the ten most disabling disorders. The prevalence of the onset of OCD in childhood is relatively high, with 1 to 3% of children experiencing this disorder. Untreated, research links child-onset OCD with significant functional impairment...
Ever-changing challenges in this modern era, such as post-pandemic reintegration into work and school and the battle over technology, place many more challenges on families. The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) reports that the need for family therapy continues to rise, with a 50-fold...
The versatility and effectiveness of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) in treating various populations continues to be validated by research in the field. Opportunities for change exist in the responses to youthful offenders, with research supporting a treatment philosophy versus one of punishment. The Office of Juvenile...
As human beings, we are wired for connection. Attachment theory concludes that the relationships with caregivers in infancy and early childhood will influence how healthy relationships are in adulthood. Not only can attachment impact healthy connections, but it also may influence the risk of developing...
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is a treatment option developed for children who have experienced a traumatic event and suffer symptoms consistent with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reports that more than two-thirds of children identify that...
In the year 2020, there was approximately 6 million children ages 0 to 17 taking psychiatric medications and with surge in behavioral health symptoms youth are experiencing as a result of the pandemic, that number is only going to increase. There is concern however about...
Technological advancement in this digital age creates an ever-changing landscape for mental healthcare. There has never been a greater need for psychologists to have new and innovative means to reach people struggling with increased psychological distress. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on...
Historically, diagnosing mental illness is not like diagnosing other chronic diseases. MRIs, X-rays, nor EKGs can detect the presence of a psychiatric illness. As recent as 2012, psychiatric professionals have claimed that identifying a mental illness is more “subjective.” The American Psychological Association reported in...
Good mental health is the buzz in this post-pandemic world. Everywhere you turn, there is evidence of the focus on mental health. In June of 2022, the Federal government passed legislation that would reauthorize and expand behavioral health programs. Technology allows people to access mental health...
Mental illness does not discriminate who it will afflict and while many people feel like childhood is a carefree time in life, this is when most mental illnesses will begin to develop. The onset of mental health symptoms generally occurs when most children are entering...
Spending any time watching the News can leave you feeling bewildered and confused about what seems to be a high prevalence of violence in our society. Violence however, as a human behavior can be better understood when you examine the factors that contribute to people...
Childhood mental health symptoms and illnesses can be terrifying for parents and families to face. When you notice your child is struggling with anxiety, ADHD, depression or struggling to engage in interpersonal relationships with their peers, it can be difficult to know the best methods...
There is considerable evidence that there is a mental health crisis currently for our children and adolescents, with the prevalence of mental health disorders impacting children in the United States reaching numbers in the millions. The CDC reports that between the years 2016 to 2019,...
The possibility of a mental health diagnosis, especially for children, can invoke a lot of fear. Parents and guardians may avoid identifying or responding to changes in their child’s mood or behavior, in part due to the misconceptions that this fear can invoke. Research...
The use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a means of treating childhood symptoms of depression and anxiety continues to gain traction as an effective evidence-based practice. A 2015 review published in the Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology reports that CBT is an...
Anger in young children may signify more than just a “tantrum” and could be a warning sign of a more pervasive emotional crisis. Children lack the verbal skills to communicate the underlying causes of their emotional reactions and also do not possess the skill to...
First of all, we should define emotional competence. This is considered to be the ability to regulate one's emotions and behaviors, solve problems, interact appropriately with others and to effectively communicate with those in our social circles. Children who are emotionally competent will generally be...
Dr. Teresa Busto has been invited to speak and present research at an upcoming October conference held by the NYASP. Dr Busto is the creator of a new Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) program entitled, On Second Thought: From Iffy to Witty Thoughts (OST). The OST program is...
NASP 2020 Annual Convention Presentation ID # MS242 Title Cognitive-Behavioral Assessment and Therapeutic Intervention Presenter(s) Mark D. Terjesen, St. John’s University; Teresa Busto, On Second Thought Contributor(s) Angela Mouzakitis, St. John’s University; Alexa Pata, St. John’s University Date Friday, February 21, 2020 Time 8:00-9:50 a.m. Location Convention Center Room 300 Level 316 ...
NASP 2020 Annual Convention Title Technology in School Psychology: Instruction, Supervision and Intervention Presenter(s) Mark D. Terjesen, St. John’s University, Kristy Kelly, University of Wisconsin; Teresa Busto, On Second Thought Contributor(s) Angela Mouzakitis, St. John’s University; Alexa Pata, St. John’s University Date Thursday, February 20, 2020 Time 10:00-11:20 a.m. Location Convention Center Room 307 ...
As a parent or caregiver you can help your child feel good about himself in uncomfortable situations which may be encountered on a daily basis, in school, at home and on the playground. For example, your child is at school in the lunchroom. Someone he...
NASP 2019 Annual Convention Presentation ID PO417 Title A Cognitive-Behavioral Psycho educational Smart Notebook Program For Anxious Youth Presenter(s) Mark D. Terjesen, St. John's University, Stephanie Schwartz, Child Mind Institute, Alexa K. Pata and Natasha K. Mann, St. John's University Contributor(s) Teresa Busto Date Wednesday, February 27, 2019 Time 3:00-4:30 p.m. Location Hyatt Regency Atlanta Room Atrium Tower/Exhibit Level LL2/Hanover Hall Download...
Designed for the Smart Notebook System. 365 animated educational images. On Second Thought: From Iffy to Witty Thoughts is a program based on the work of Dr.’s Albert Ellis, Aaron Beck and David Burns who are pioneers in researching the relationship between unhelpful thoughts and how they...
The companion mobile app for smartphones and tablets keeps the learning going — at home, in the car, in class, or in a clinical setting. The mobile app version consists of volumes 1, 2, 3, & 4. These volumes make up the entire On Second...
You may be asking yourself: “What are cognitive behavioral principles as described in this program? The first principle: Based upon extensive research and wide acceptance from mental health providers, cognitive behavioral principles suggest that thoughts, feelings and behaviors are connected. For example, your child believes that...
Dr. Busto is a psychologist licensed in New York State and is certified as a school psychologist. She has been employed in Farmingdale School District since 1997 where, in addition to her job description, she trains both masters and doctoral level students as part of their...
Positive feedback about the Program: “Dr. Teresa Busto and Paula Busto’s On Second Thought From Iffy to Witty Thoughts is an essential tool for any professional teaching cognitive behavioral principles to children. It shows the cognitive process in a fun, creative, and interactive way. Important theories are...
We are proud to announce that the "On Second Thought: From Iffy to Witty Thoughts" Program was highlighted at the 2016 APA Convention in Denver, Colorado by Stephanie Schwartz, doctoral student at St. John’s University, New York. ...