So, the ball in Times Square dropped and everyone drank a little champagne or sparkling cider. Now that the holidays are over and 2014 has begun, we can sweep up the confetti, put away the party hats, and get back to a sense of peaceful order. Kids back to school, folks back to work, and […]
Author: Child Mind Institute
Rachel Busman, PsyD, is a Senior Clinical Psychologist and director of the Selective Mutism Service at the Child Mind Institute. She leads a team of clinicians providing evaluation and innovative treatment to children with selective mutism. She is also a clinical psychologist in the Anxiety and Mood Disorders Center. Dr. Busman has extensive experience providing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to children, teenagers and young adults struggling with anxiety disorders, school difficulties and behavioral problems. She also has specific interest and expertise in the evaluation and treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder, separation anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder and specific phobias.
Coping With The Holidays
The holidays are here, and along with the festive décor, large social gatherings and creation of wonderful memories come major disruptions to family routines. Kids are out of school, staying up later at night, and eating lots of sugary treats. This is a really exciting time for kids, and at the same time, it places […]
Mindfully Thankful
Yes, it’s November! The costumes have been tucked away, the Halloween candy is slowly disappearing, and all of a sudden, you realize that the holidays are coming… FAST. Thoughts of presents, turkeys, cards, relatives, parties, and shopping begin to dizzyingly swirl in our heads. Pages of to-do lists fill our planners and cell phones. And […]
On the Field and Off
The start of school brings many new, exciting, and sometimes stressful changes for kids, including getting up early, daily homework, reconnecting with friends, and beginning fall sports. For those who play contact or collision sports, like football and soccer, this can be a time of great excitement and anxiety for parents as well. The concussion […]
Helping Kids Understand Change and Transition
It’s amazing that we are already back to school! Summer really comes and goes so quickly. As a clinical psychologist and expert in anxiety disorders, I’m well versed in some of the concerns that arise as kids transition back to school, face new social situations, and confront some new (and maybe not so new) fears. […]