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We are excited to announce that our in-person Building Social Confidence Group will start in October!

We are excited to announce that the next session of our popular Regulating Emotions, Distress and Interpersonal Relationship (REDI) Group will begin on October 1st!

Author: Dr. Casey Hearing - Parenting is a journey filled with joys and challenges. When faced with behavioral issues, finding the right strategies can feel overwhelming. That’s where Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) can make a difference. This evidence-based approach strengthens the parent-child bond while encouraging positive behaviors.

Some children enjoy the idea of going back to school to be with their friends and getting back into the learning environment. But this is not the case for all children. Many children face anxiety heading back into the new school year.

As a parent, your child's journey of self-discovery and identity is one of the most pivotal and delicate moments in their life. For parents of LGBTQ+ youth, this journey can come with unique challenges and questions. How can you best support your child during this time? How can you ensure they feel loved, accepted, and understood?

The foundation of adolescent development is social connectedness. It is crucial for teens to have social support both at home and in the community. Research shows that close, intimate conversations with friends are particularly important for girls, helping them explore identities, define their sense of self, and cope with mental health struggles.

Psychological testing and assessment can play a pivotal role in understanding a child’s cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning. Testing can explore issues related to intelligence, learning and memory, language usage, academic achievement, problem solving, processing speed, reasoning, attention, mood, and personality.

Getting children to agree to therapy can be challenging. They may not see the benefits, feel it won’t work, be embarrassed, have had a bad experience before, think they don’t need help, or feel forced. To help, try to explain CBT in a relatable way.

Capital Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers comprehensive testing and assessment services for children, adolescents, and adults in our Bethesda, MD office.