Structure of the Therapy Session
Joan Davidson describes the eight components of a structured session…
Joan Davidson describes the eight components of a structured session…
Current statistics consistently show that the misdiagnosis of ADHD in…
“Neurodiversity is extremely heritable.” Every time I share this simple…
A fun way to give back is through small, random…
For decades, the public perception of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has…
Have you noticed that you feel a bit happier and…
For some people, it doesn’t feel natural to be kind…
When you think about it, birthday celebrations are really about…
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Stress Less Hack: Routines make life more predictable and therefore…
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Spending time in nature is a great way to keep…
Self-hypnosis is a great way to relax when you’re facing…
Bend and breathe is another quick breathing technique. It’s a…
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Most teens don’t get enough sleep during the week because…
Stress Less Hack: Don’t forget the little things when it…
Social media use can bring some good stuff, but some…
Boredom can signal that you’re hungry for social input. Human…
Complaining is the opposite of gratitude. Try going on a…
Doing one thing at a time in short bursts is…
Sometimes it isn’t easy to set healthy social media boundaries,…
These days, reaching for your smartphone is automatic. It’s like…
The colors on your devices (phones, pads, computers) are like…
Hanging around optimistic people can help you see the glass…
“Shoulds” create unnecessary pressure on you and others. Most people…
When people are stressed and worried, they often try to…
Stress and anxiety are all about something bad that could…
Relationships can be stressful, even when they’re going well. It…
In a thunderstorm, you might take shelter from the pelting…
Life isn’t fair: you’ve likely heard that before. Life isn’t…
When you’re stressed, you tend to get stuck in one…
When you’re stressed or worried about something, it’s difficult to…
Fogging is a simple skill that helps you accept feedback…
Before you can resolve a conflict, it helps first to…
For many, letting go of possessions is intensely stressful, even…
An interesting thing about remembering what you learned is that…
When you coach yourself, the tone of your self-talk is…
Dr. Michael A. Tompkins is a licensed psychologist and board-certified…
When you’re coaching yourself, the tone of your coaching self-talk…
When you’re stressed, your mind tends to drift toward doom…
A simple way to keep your mind in the game…
You don’t want to get paralyzed at the start of…
Tracking your anxious predictions is an easy way to correct…
Sometimes, teens are told to start their homework with the…
Stressed people have lots of thoughts, and many of them…
When you’re stressed and putting off starting a task, it…
The make-a-dollar-a-day trick is a fun way to prioritize tasks.…
Do you tend to underestimate how long you’ll take to…
Getting distracted can cost you time, and lost time adds…
Our attachments to physical possessions are complex, multilayered, and often…
Slow, deep breathing is a great way to stimulate the…
You’re a busy teen, so it’s not easy to remember…
Try this stress-release skill to de-stress quickly. It combines releasing…
Are you a parent struggling to help your child manage…
Are you a parent struggling to help your child manage…
Learn about the complex and seemingly shared causes of clutter…
What is resilience? Resilience literally means to rebound. The American…
The Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Workbook translates the latest CBT research…
If you’re an athlete, you likely do resistance exercises to…
Did you know that anxiety disorders and OCD work differently…
Dermatologists are often the first to treat the medical consequences…
Sara Haines speaks with one of her favorite children’s book…
Why Love is the Key to Building Friendships and Increasing…
Whether you call them therapeutic homework, action plans, or exercises,…
In The Anxiety and Depression Workbook for Teens, you’ll find…
Written by cognitive-behavioral therapist and stress-busting expert, Michael A. Tompkins,…
Holiday Book for Kids Ages 2-7, Discover Why Love is…
See the Event Calendar Post Here. Taking steps towards increased…
A compensated study to identify genetic factors contributing to the…
I recently had the fortunate opportunity to view the film…
Social Emotional Book for Kids Ages 3-10 that Teaches How…
An Anxiety Book for Kids Ages 3-10 that Teaches How…
Unlock the power of kindness and compassion and discover the…
We all had our fair share of struggle this past…
Overcome dark clouds and sad feelings by unlocking these powerful…
A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety and Finding Inner Peace…
An Anger Management Book for Kids that Teaches Essential Steps…
In this workbook, psychologist Michael Tompkins offers evidence-based cognitive-behavioral therapy…
In this workbook, psychologist Michael Tompkins offers evidence-based cognitive-behavioral therapy…
The SFBACCT celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2020! Due to…
Oliver is a 63-year-old electrical engineer who retired just a…
Dr. Michael Tompkins “The Clutter in Your Life: Understanding Hoarding…
Dr. Monique Thompson KPFA Radio – About Health November 23rd,…
Think Different – An Excerpt from Monique Thompson’s new book…
In this workbook, psychologist Michael Tompkins offers evidence-based cognitive-behavioral therapy…
Dr. Monique Thompson’s newest book Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression:…
The Insomnia Workbook for Teens offers proven-effective tips and strategies to…
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Dr. Michael Tompkins Sanity Podcast August 30th, 2020 So…
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It’s winter. It’s cold! Our animal friends are hibernating. Many…
What are October OCD Awareness events all about? OCD Awareness…
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), which can cause significant impairment in personal,…
Summer is upon us! For many that means no school,…
Develop a system to manage paper. Paper is the number…
Dr. Joan Davidson Your ERP Questions Answered: Part 2 www.theocdstories.com…
Teens with anxiety and depression often suffer in silence. Here…
Dr. Michael Tompkins “Marie Kondo’s tidying isn’t just about appearances.…
Dr. Michael Tompkins “Help, I Can’t Sleep” Future Tech Podcast…
Despite the joy of the holidays, parents often wonder how…
Talking to your teen about sleep often leads to arguments…
The teenage brain is in high gear all day and…
Dr. Michael Tompkins & Dr. Monique Thompson “Sleep! Why It’s…
The new school year is here, and it’s time to…
Engaging children in therapy is important to successful treatment, and…
Lack of sleep makes our teenagers not only drowsy, grumpy,…
We're encouraged from childhood to be the "best," but unrealistic…
While we usually think of carefree days, summer can actually…
This volume investigates the role of emotion as it is…
Finding the right therapist is an important first step in…
Therapists can use apps to promote interventions that might be…
Dr. Michael Tompkins “How to Cope With a Parent Who…
A major challenge to using a mental health workbook is…
Caring for an anxious teen is challenging and stressful, so…
Every teen puts off a task, but some are big-time…
There are endless videos available on anxiety, Cognitive Behavior Therapy,…
Trying to have collaborative discussions with your teen can be…
"The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook for Teens: CBT Skills…
With The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook for Teens, you’ll…
Ambivalence – and a great deal of it – is…
The visible signs that a loved one has Hoarding Disorder…
Hoarding disorder (HD) is a complex condition that affects approximately…
As a clinician specializing in the treatment of pediatric anxiety…
Ambivalence – and a great deal of it – is…
We hear a lot about “life hacks,” simple things that…
Psychotherapy with adolescents is a difficult proposition. Research suggests that…
Worries and fears are a typical part of early childhood.…
It’s no secret that kids crave attention—in fact, parents’ attention…
Finals time of year can be intense. Let’s be honest,…
If your loved one suffers from hoarding disorder, you’ve likely…
Tompkins, M. A. (2017). Working With Emotion in Cognitive Behavioral…
Although cognitive-behavior therapy helps many clients with anxiety disorders, the…
Striving to do well is a positive attribute as long…
Many people feel hopeful after reading about OCD and learning…
Self-help reading is often assigned as an extra-therapy activity and,…
The signs of someone with a significant hoarding problem are…
Leslie S. Greenberg, Ph.D., Norka T. Malberg, PsyD, and…
I met Margaret when she was 5-years old. She wore…
Part 1 in a series on effectively managing challenging behavior…
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic condition and therefore even…
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic condition and therefore even…
A clinician recently told me that cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) wasn’t…
Tourette disorder is a chronic neurological condition characterized by brief,…
In an age of parents sticking up for their children…
Exposure appears to be the key change-producing procedure in the…
Imaginal exposure involves the client imagining the feared object or…
In response to this growing public health problem, Clinician’s Guide…
Daring to Challenge OCD: Overcome Your Fear of Treatment &…
The Transdiagnostic Road Map to Case Formulation & Treatment Planning:…
Separation anxiety disorder (SAD) is a relatively common disorder in…
My Anxious Mind helps teens feel more confident and empowered…
Persons, J. B., Davidson, J., & Tompkins, M. A.…
When someone is diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), chances are…
In Anxiety and Avoidance, psychologist and anxiety disorder expert Michael…
Tompkins, M. A., Persons, & J. B., Davidson, J.…
Many people who hoard understand the extent of their problem…
While most pediatricians favor pharmacologic treatments for nocturnal enuresis, there…
Parents tend to sleep well when their children sleep well.…
What Does the D in OCD Mean? Obsessions (the thoughts,…
A step-by-step guide for therapists who want to start implementing…
Exposure therapy is often a primary treatment component when working…
A growing body of research shows that we are raising…
Tompkins, M. A. (2012). Cognitive-behavioral therapy for specific phobias.…
Persons, J. B., Tompkins, M. A., & Davidson, J. (2000).…
Dr. Michael Tompkins “Tips on Decluttering Your Life (and Desk)”…
In the December 2015 issue of the The Atlantic, Hanna…
Does your child have a hard time calming down when…
Uncertainty can feel uncomfortable, very uncomfortable. It can feel frightening…
“Cognitive restructuring” is one of the cornerstone skills of Cognitive…
Authors: Jacqueline B. Persons, Joan Davidson, & Michael A. Tompkins.…
