Child Anxiety Program Turnaround: Turning Fear Into Freedom Was Featured on WCNC Morning Show, Charlotte Today

Back to school jitters are normal. But as a parent how do you know if it is normal fears or your child needs help. That was the topic on WCNC Charlotte Today with host Colleen Odegaard. Christopher McCarthy with Informed Therapy Resources (ITR) was on the show to talk about what parents can do to help their kids with back-to-school anxiety and how Turnaround: Turning Fear Into Freedom can provide professional, kid-friendly help to those children needing additional resources.

Charlotte, NC (Vocus) August 24, 2010

Christopher McCarthy of Informed Therapy Resources (ITR) was on the WCNC show Charlotte Today with host Colleen Odegaard talking about normal back to school jitters versus school anxiety. How do you know when your child has a more significant anxiety disorder versus normal school jitters? If your child is exhibiting irrational thoughts, uncomfortable feelings and dysfunctional coping behaviors, they are showing signs of an anxiety disorder and may need further help. What can parents do to help their kids overcome their school anxiety? There are four things parents can do to help kids during this time: 1) Help the child gain confidence by touring the school and meeting the teacher, 2) Formulate a plan with the teacher and administrators regarding how the child's separation anxiety will be handled, 3) Teach the child relaxation exercises to help them deal with their uncomfortable feelings and, 4) Have them bring a reassuring reminder from home, like a small stuffed animal or family photo to comfort them during the day.

ITR has development a professional audio program designed for anxious children who struggle with anxiety disorders such as Separation Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Social Phobia, Panic Attacks, and other childhood fears. Created by Psychologist Dr. David Russ and Licensed Professional Counselor Christopher McCarthy, this program is a major innovation in the treatment of child anxiety. No other treatment solution available today combines the professional, creative, and child friendly designed features found in Turnaround. Visit myanxiouschild.com for further information.

Turnaround is based upon cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which has shown conclusive results in the treatment of children with anxiety and depression. The program invites the listening child to join 6 other anxious children on an imagined 10 day hiking trip with two “Docs” Chris and David, and a mentor teen named Emily. Emily acts as the narrator and guide, while the "Docs" lead the children though each day’s adventurous lesson. Along the journey, the children meet imaginary characters that make learning the anxiety reducing techniques easy and fun. The talents of 14 child actors and 6 adult actors were utilized to make Turnaround an audio adventure they'll want to listen to again and again. That's the beauty of Turnaround; the kids are learning scientifically researched anxiety busting techniques in way that feels fun, friendly, and emotionally engaging.

The Turnaround Audio Program includes:
     Turnaround Program for kids (10 CDs)
     Turnaround Journal, a 74 page workbook for kids
     Chill Kit, relaxation guide for kids (1 CD)
     Parent Guide, packed full of helpful information and techniques to help parents (2 CDs)

A BONUS CD titled Med FAQs in also included. Med FAQs is an interview with nationally recognized Neuropsychiatrist, Dr. James Lee, offering a comprehensive discussion on the medications used to treat child anxiety is also included.
For additional information on the news that is the subject of this release or for a demo, contact us at info@myanxiouschild.com or call ITR at (704) 208-4304. Please visit http://www.myanxiouschild.com to learn more about Turnaround: Turning Fear Into Freedom™.

Thanks to Charlotte Today and Colleen Odegaard for having Christopher McCarthy on the show!

About Informed Therapy Resources, LLC. (ITR):
Informed Therapy Resources (ITR) is dedicated to creating mental health treatment programs that are scientifically based, proven clinically effective, and professionally developed- using creative, eye-catching audio visual materials

David Russ, PhD, Psychologist
Dr. David A. Russ is President and a Licensed Practicing Psychologist of Carolinas Counseling Group in Charlotte, NC. He and his partners have built a busy practice with 11 clinicians. His doctoral dissertation was original research about a novel treatment for anxiety. He is co-author of the book, "More Than Me," published by NavPress. Dr. Russ has been an adjunct or visiting professor for four different graduate counseling programs. He has been continuously providing care for over 20 years. He has been happily married since 1983

Christopher T. McCarthy, MEd, Licensed Professional Counselor
Christopher McCarthy, MEd, is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in treating child anxiety disorders, teen behavioral issues, parent-child relationship issues, and couple conflict. He co-owns Informed Therapy Resources and co-created Turnaround: Turning Fear Into Freedom™, a professional and creative audio program designed to help kids get free from anxiety and fear (myanxiouschild.com). He has 3 Masters Degrees and is finishing a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision. He gives lectures on parenting and improving couple relationships. He has been in private practice since 1998 and is married with 3 children.

Contact:
Informed Therapy Resources (ITR)
e-mail: info(at)myanxiouschild(dot)com
http://www.myanxiouschild.com

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