177. BTS: How do I know when my child's anxiety requires a mental health intervention?
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Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...     1:52 - When is it appropriate to seek help from a mental health professional to help your child manage their anxiety and fears?   4:40 - How to identify the difference between our child's natural desire for information versus a desire for us to soothe their anxiety.   8:45 - Addressing concepts like death with your child is difficult because it is a scary thing for adults to confront too, which can lead to parents to do more accommodating than is actually helpful long-term.   13:05 - Asking yourself "why now?" - Working to identify if there is anything that activated this sudden shift so you can work toward targeting the root of the problem.   14:48 - Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) is a great resource for parents:   LISTEN: Listen to my interview with the creator of SPACE, Dr. Eli Lebowitz   READ: Breaking Free of Childhood Anxiety and OCD by Dr. Eli Lebowitz   THERAPY SERVICES: If you are in NY State and would like to learn about Upshur Bren Psychology Group's SPACE individual and group therapy options, click here to learn more.   18:38 - What to Do When You Worry Too Much and What to Do When Your Brain Gets Stuck are workbooks we use in our practice and are helpful resources to use with your child.     ✨We want to hear from you! Go to https://drsarahbren.com/question to send us a question or a topic you want to hear us answer on Securely Attached - Beyond the Sessions! ✨
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