Assessing OCD in children

Assessing OCD in children

Obsessive compulsive disorder presents slightly differently between children and adults.  If we use the metaphor of a cold – it starts off sounding and feeling one way but develops over time, seemingly moving in the body and gathering strength.  However, from the...
Magical thinking extends to GAD

Magical thinking extends to GAD

We are not totally rational beings.  That is why Spock from Star Trek was so interesting and unique.  Part of our irrationality is the ability to believe in causality that is not directed solely by the laws of science.  That is other forces such as fate and karma can...