Research confirms what families have long suspected: sitting down together for meals isn’t just about food—it’s a powerful tool for mental health and family connection. Dr. Joanna Robin, Director of Westchester Anxiety Treatment, was recently featured in Westchester Magazine’s comprehensive article exploring why family dinners are experiencing a remarkable resurgence in our community.
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Today we’re talking with Dr. Joanna Robin co-author of “The OCD Workbook for Kids: Skills to Help Children Manage Obsessive Thoughts and Compulsive Behaviors” about OCD and children.
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Selective Mutism is an anxiety disorder characterized by a child’s inability to speak in certain social settings such as school or in the community despite the ability to speak comfortably in other settings such as at home with family. Our team is highly trained in PCIT-SM (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for Selective Mutism) which is an evidence-based treatment for children with SM. We offer weekly sessions, SM groups, intensive treatment, and school consultation.
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Westchester Anxiety Treatment specializes in the assessment and cognitive behavioral treatment of Avoidant and Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). At Westchester Anxiety Treatment, we work collaboratively with patients and their families to create personalized treatment plans that address both the physical and emotional aspects of ARFID.
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Dr. Robin delivers a 40-minute virtual presentation with detailed information for parents and teachers. The Agenda: Distinguish between normal fears and problematic anxiety; Talking to children about anxiety; Helping children identify their anxious thoughts and behaviors; Support your children in decreasing avoidance and facing their fears; Manage worry and concern when parenting
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In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth talked with Dr. Joanna Robin, a clinical psychologist and director at Westchester Anxiety Treatment Psychological Services, PC. She specializes in cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and has expertise in the treatment of anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and behavioral problems.
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