If your children have been around the news this week or have access to social media, they may have been exposed to anxiety provoking images, emotional sound clips, or the hashtag #familiesbelongtogether in regard to over 2,300 immigrant children being separated from their parents at U.S. borders. This can understandably be a very scary idea for children. The American Psychological Association, The National Association of School Counselors, and The American Academy of Pediatri

All children experience anxiety some of the time. Anxiety is a natural response we all have to a perceived danger that our brains and bodies tell us might be best to avoid. Many of our children’s everyday activities result in them having to perform or live up to some of the pressure they feel from parents, teachers, or even themselves. This can sometimes be perceived as a “danger.” There is a certain level of anxiety that is developmentally appropriate, and maybe even benefic

One June 1, I participated in the OCD Texas' Annual OCD Walk for the second time. OCD Texas is an official affiliate of The International OCD Foundation and the coolest thing is while I was walking here in Houston, there were thousands of others walking all over the U.S and the world at the same time! Last year, I was a walker and raised funds. Walking was enlightening and fun. This year, I was honored to be one of the sponsors for the walk. As the current Outreach Chair for