Courses
Advance your knowledge with professional courses hosted by anxiety experts.
Explore courses with leading professionals as they cover the latest developments in adolescent anxiety research and treatment.
The Process of Change in Anxiety Disorder Treatment: Common Elements Across Treatment Models and Modes
with Omar Canosa, M.D., Medical Director from Anxiety Institute
Foundations: ERP Fundamentals in OCD Treatment
with Stacey Dobrinsky, Ph.D., Director of Training from Anxiety Institute
Meet and Greet: CT Association of Independent Schools
with Andree Palmgren, Ed.M., M.A., L.P.C., Director of Parent Services from Anxiety Institute
This Course was held on October 25, 2022.
Find the C.A.L.M. Strategies for the Worrier
with Andree Palmgren, Ed.M., M.A., L.P.C., Director of Parent Services from Anxiety Institute
This In-Person Training was held on October 26, 2022.
Find Your Summer Calm (Part 1)
with Andree Palmgren, Ed.M., M.A., L.P.C., Director of Parent Services from Anxiety Institute
This Course was held on August 31, 2022.
High Anxiety: Supporting Students (and Parents!) in the Transition from High School to College
with Dina Nunziato, PhD, LCSW from Anxiety Institute and Ned Johnson, Author, Speaker, and the Founder of PrepMatters
This Course was held on November 9, 2022.
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
Because challenges are ubiquitous, resilience is essential for success in school and in life. In this article we review …
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
Existing literature on panic disorder (PD) yields no data regarding the differential rates of improvement during …
Family Accommodation in Pediatric Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder
Despite the importance of the family in the treatment of pediatric obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD), relatively …
Efficacy of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy on Children With Anxiety
Anxiety spectrum disorders are the most common mental health problems among children (Semple, 2005). The lifetime …
lnteroceptive Assessment and Exposure in Panic Disorder: A Descriptive Study
Cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT) protocols for panic disorder (PD) typically include some farm of interoceptive …
The Effects of Youth Anxiety Treatment on School Impairment: Differential Outcomes Across CBT, Sertraline, and their Combination
Youth anxiety disorders are highly prevalent and are associated with considerable school impairment. Despite the …
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.
Handbook of Child and Adolescent Anxiety Disorders
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
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
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)
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)
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.
Treating OCD in Children and Adolescents: A Cognitive Behavioral Approach
This book offers a framework for helping children (ages 6-18) overcome OCD using evidence-based CBT techniques. Clinicians will learn tools to engage children and their parents in treatment and implement individualized CBT interventions, with a focus on ERP.
