S.A.D.
Separation Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is a mental health condition where a child experiences excessive worry about being apart from family members or close individuals. This fear can include being lost from family or something bad happening to a loved one when apart.
How Can I Help...
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I offer a range of therapeutic approaches that can help both children and adults with this presentation:
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – Talking therapy which can be adapted for Neurodiverse individuals.
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Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) can be utilised to work on distress tolerance and emotional regulation.
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Neurodiversity Coaching.
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Parenting support and training sessions.
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Animal therapy.
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Post-diagnostic Intervention Therapy – learning about your neurodiverse diagnosis and learning helpful coping strategies.
What are the symptoms of Seperation Anxiety Disorder...
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Refusing to sleep alone.
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Nightmares about separation.
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Excessive worry when apart from family.
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Physical complaints like stomach aches or headaches.
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Clinginess and panic during separation.
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Reluctance to attend school or be alone.
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Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
Galaxy Brain: Seperation Anxiety
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