Wired for Worry: Childhood Anxiety and the Changing Landscape of School, Home, and Mental Health

A licensed clinical psychologist who has worked in both the private and public sectors for the past thirty years, Dr. Bogart works with children, adolescents and adults, conducting comprehensive psychoeducational and AD/HD evaluations as well as therapy services. Chris provides program consultations to local schools, as well as supervision to doctoral and post-doctoral students in psychology. Dr. Bogart serves on the Board of Trustees of Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities and as a consultant to New Canaan Country School, having served on their board for seven years. He also serves as School Psychologist for Seven Acres Montessori and The Children’s School.

Dan received his undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and a master’s degree in Psychology from SUNY New Paltz before receiving his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Suffolk University. His treatment approach is informed by cognitive-behavioral and acceptance-based therapy, and uses a collaborative partnership to help clients work toward engaging in full and meaningful lives consistent with their values. Dan specializes in the treatment of anxiety and related disorders, including panic disorder, OCD, phobias, trichotillomania, and body dysmorphic disorder, in addition to a range of other emotional and behavioral disorders. Dan is also experienced in behavioral parent training, working with families to help children and adolescents engage in more positive behaviors and less undesired ones.

Ellen Fahey is a board certified family nurse practitioner with her Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree from Columbia University. She is an Associate Professor of Nursing at Columbia University Medical Center. Ellen brings to Sasco River Center more than 20 years of experience as a nurse/nurse practitioner with expertise in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in children, adolescents and adults as well as extensive knowledge on Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (Concussion) and its effects on the developing brain.

BA, Colgate University // MAT, Connecticut College // MSW, Rutgers University

Serafin Craig is a licensed clinical social worker and middle and high school teacher with over 20 years of experience treating adolescents and their families who suffer with anxiety and depression. She received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Rutgers University with a specialization in promoting child and adolescent well-being. Serafin also earned her Master’s in Teaching from Connecticut College.

She strives to guide adolescents and their families toward success. When adolescents work to determine their values and goals, they often experience distress from fear of failure or may feel overwhelmed by choices. This can add concerns for parents as well. Sera’s experience gives her the necessary competence to guide adolescents and families through this challenging growth period. Sera believes all adolescents and their families can live a fearless, tenacious life.

Sera has training in various evidence-based treatments, including; SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), SPACE-ARFID: Parent-Based Treatment for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, SPACE-FTL: Parent-Based Treatment for Highly Dependent Adult Children, Cognitive Behavioral Training, Motivational Interviewing, and Nurtured Heart Training.

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