Professional Training & Resources
Review the latest research and resources on acute anxiety, its symptoms, causes, and treatments.
Upcoming Course
Foundations: ERP Fundamentals in OCD Treatment (4-part weekly series beginning Jun 5th)
When
Thursday, June 5, 2025, 9:00-10:30am ET
Presenter
Stacey Dobrinsky, PhD, Director of Training
In this training series, clinicians will learn about OCD and will be given practical information for implementing Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), the gold standard treatment for OCD.
On-Demand Courses
Designed to provide flexibility for learners, access educational content at any time, from any location, and at your own pace.
Foundations: ERP Fundamentals in OCD Treatment (On-Demand)
Presented By Stacey Dobrinsky, PhD
Building Blocks: Intermediate ERP Training for OCD (On-Demand)
Presented By Stacey Dobrinsky, PhD
Treating ARFID: Expert Perspectives Across Disciplines (On-Demand)
Presented By Rebecca Berman, LCSW, MLSP, CEDS-C
Live Webinars
Advance your knowledge with professional webinars hosted by anxiety experts.
Explore webinars with leading professionals as they cover the latest developments in adolescent anxiety research and treatment.
Ew! Yuck! Ick!: Addressing the Disgust Response in Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
with Melanie Smith, PhD, LMHC, CEDS-C, Rebecca Berman, LCSW, MLSP, CEDS-C
Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 12:00-1:30pm ET
Building Blocks: Intermediate ERP Training for OCD (4-part weekly series beginning Aug 7th)
with Stacey Dobrinsky, PhD, Director of Training
Thursday, August 7, 2025, 9:00-10:00am ET
OCD Master Class (4-part weekly series beginning Sep 4th)
with Stacey Dobrinsky, PhD, Director of Training
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 9:00-10:00am ET
Foundations: ERP Fundamentals in OCD Treatment (4-part weekly series beginning Oct 9th)
with Stacey Dobrinsky, PhD, Director of Training
Thursday, October 9, 2025, 9:00-10:30am ET
Building Blocks: Intermediate ERP Training for OCD (4-part weekly series beginning Aug 7th)
with Stacey Dobrinsky, PhD, Director of Training
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 9:00-10:00am ET
Anxiety in the Digital Age: Helping Adolescents (and Their Parents) Manage Social Media Use
with Melissa Jeffay, PsyD, Alnardo Martinez, LMHC, Dina Nunziato, PhD
This Workshop was held on May 21, 2025
Research
A collection of professional articles from the publications we trust.
Read articles selected by our team of professionals covering the latest research in the treatment of acute anxiety.
Mindsets That Promote Resilience: When Students Believe That Personal Characteristics Can Be Developed
David Scott Yeager, Carol S. Dweck
Because challenges are ubiquitous, resilience is essential for success in school and in life. In this article we review research…
Rate of improvement during and across three treatments for panic disorder with or without agoraphobia: Cognitive behavioral therapy, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor or both combined
Franske J. Van Apeldoorn, Wiljo J.P.J. Van Hout, Marieke E. Timmerman, Peter Paul A. Mersch, Johan A. den Boer
Existing literature on panic disorder (PD) yields no data regarding the differential rates of improvement during Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),…
Family Accommodation in Pediatric Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder
Eric A. Storch, Gary R. Geffken, Lisa J. Merlo, Marni L. Jacob, Tanya K. Murphy, Wayne K. Goodman, Michael J. Larson, et al.
Despite the importance of the family in the treatment of pediatric obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD), relatively little empirical attention has been…
Efficacy of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy on Children With Anxiety
Rima Shetty, MSc, MPhil, Sreejayan Kongasseri, MBBS, MD, FRANZCP, Shweta Rai, MPhil, Ph.D.
Anxiety spectrum disorders are the most common mental health problems among children (Semple, 2005). The lifetime estimates of anxiety disorders…
lnteroceptive Assessment and Exposure in Panic Disorder: A Descriptive Study
Norman B. Schmidt, Jack Trakowski
Cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT) protocols for panic disorder (PD) typically include some farm of interoceptive exposure (1E)-- repeated exposure to…
The Effects of Youth Anxiety Treatment on School Impairment: Differential Outcomes Across CBT, Sertraline, and their Combination
Amanda L. Sanchez, Jonathan S. Comer, Stefany Coxe, Anne Marie Albano, John Piacentini, Scott N. Compton, Golda S. Ginsburg, et al.
Youth anxiety disorders are highly prevalent and are associated with considerable school impairment. Despite the identification of well-supported strategies for…
Resources
An extensive collection of resources for anxiety professionals.
Browse our curated list of books, articles, podcasts, and videos about anxiety disorders and proven treatments. Our team of anxiety experts have chosen the most practical, research-based resources to support children with anxiety.
Cognitive Restructuring Worksheet
By Courtney E. Ackerman, MA.
Source: PositivePsychology.com
on March 20, 2017
This Cognitive Restructuring Worksheet employs the use of Socratic questioning, a technique that can help the user to challenge irrational…
Handbook of Child and Adolescent Anxiety Disorders
Dean McKay and Eric Storch

Comprehensive text on anxiety disorders among children and adolescents. Reviews assessment, case conceptualization, and treatment planning processes and other complex issues. Designed as a companion text for DSM-5 to provide detailed overviews of anxiety disorders within pediatric populations and developmental considerations.
Anxious: Using the Brain to Understand and Treat Fear and Anxiety
Joseph Ledoux

Written by leading researcher of fear and anxiety, Joseph LeDoux presents the neuroscience behind anxiety disorders, their etiologies, and effective treatments. This book provides the latest research and challenges to understanding human emotional experiences, responses to threatening stimuli, and the efficacy of medication on anxiety disorders. Dense with scientific data, this book is written for clinicians who want a new perspective of one the most commonly endorsed clinical issues of our time.
The Handbook of Assessing Variants and Complications in Anxiety Disorders
Dean McKay and Eric Storch

An essential reference for clinicians interested in assessing more complex issues of anxiety, this book presents the latest research on assessment methods and applies them to common complicating factors, including comorbid personality and behavioral problems. Includes innovative approaches to assessment of anxiety in children and adults, insightful exploration of relevant topics (e.g., school refusal, self-injurious behaviors), and critical examination of the strengths and weaknesses of commonly used assessment tools.
Addressing Parental Accommodation When Treating Anxiety in Children (ABCT Clinical Series)
Eli R. Lebowitz

This book is a practical guide that explores the practical and pragmatic aspects of addressing parental accommodation within the context of a broader treatment strategy. Written in a concise and readable format, this book presents addressing accommodation as a stand-alone parent-based treatment intervention while also discussing other evidence-based CBT practices.
Family-Based Treatment for Young Children with OCD: Therapist Guide (Treatments That Work)
Jennifer Freeman & Abbe Garcia

Clinicians looking for more in-depth guidance on incorporating family and parents within OCD treatment for young children (ages 5-8) will gain great tools and recommendations through this book. Centered on ERP practice, this guide presents an OCD treatment program that can be tailored to the child’s age and developmental level. It also provides psychoeducation for the family and a set of tools for the management of OCD.
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