Psychological Complications of Chronic Illness
When a child is first diagnosed with a chronic illness, all families experience some combination of shock, disbelief, anger, fear and worry. Children may ask, “Why me?” And parents will ask, “Why did this happen to my child?” These are Read more >>
When Your Child Is Diagnosed with Chronic Illness
Parents want to protect their children and keep them safe. It can be particularly devastating to learn that your child has a chronic illness such as diabetes, cancer or juvenile arthritis. By managing your own emotions during this time, you Read more >>
Depression and Anxiety in Children with Chronic Health Conditions
Some children and teenagers with chronic health conditions react to the worries and disruptions the condition presents by becoming depressed or overly anxious. The term for this is “internalizing problems.” The child responds to the condition with internal mental turmoil Read more >>
Understanding the Link Between Chronic Disease and Depression [downloadable]
A chronic disease is a condition that lasts at least one year and requires ongoing medical attention or limits activities of daily living or both. Examples of chronic diseases include autoimmune diseases, diabetes, cancer, epilepsy, heart disease, HIV/AIDS, hypothyroidism, multiple Read more >>
Misophonia: What It Is, Symptoms and Triggers
It is not unusual for people to occasionally be irritated by some everyday sounds. But for individuals with misophonia, the sound of someone smacking their lips or clicking a pen can make them want to scream or hit out. Misophonia Read more >>
‘Bigorexia’ Is On The Rise. Here’s What Parents Should Know
Parents today are generally aware of mental health conditions that relate to body image, including common disorders like anorexia. But experts warn a lesser-known issue is on the rise, particularly among boys: muscle dysmorphia, aka “bigorexia.” With bigorexia, the afflicted person Read more >>
Understanding Transgender People, Gender Identity and Gender Expression [downloadable]
Transgender is an umbrella term for persons whose gender identity, gender expression or behavior does not conform to that typically associated with the sex to which they were assigned at birth. Gender identity refers to a person’s internal sense of Read more >>
How to Help Children Manage Stress Caused By California Wildfires [web resource]
Wildfires pose significant challenges for families and communities. For children, these events can be particularly distressing, disrupting their sense of safety and routine while triggering strong emotional responses such as fear, anxiety, or confusion. Helping children cope with the stress Read more >>
Mindful Words: DBT for Communication – Voices of Compassion Podcast
Effective communication can be tricky. In today’s episode, we talk with Jennifer Leydecker, LMFT, Clinical Program Manager at CHC and expert on DBT strategies. You will learn how Dialectical Behavior Therapy (or DBT) strategies can transform the way we communicate. Read more >>
by Amy DiLaura, CHC Marketing Manager Words Matter: Building Connection and Confidence in Your Children As parents, we know the profound impact our words have on our children. What we say—and how we say it—can shape their self-esteem, confidence, and Read more >>
