PTPA Awards Turnaround its Seal of Approval! Parents Now Have a Treatment Program for Their Anxious Children That They Can Trust
With so many products on the market for children, how does a parent know which one to choose? PTPA (Parent Tested, Parent Approved) makes that choice easier! PTPA Media’s mission is to discover and appraise new products designed for children and families. They research new products and coordinate testing with parents. Award winning products are selected based on value, functionality, quality and appeal. Informed Therapy Resources (ITR) is proud to announce that their professional audio program for anxious children, Turnaround: Turning Fear Into Freedom, has earned the PTPA seal of approval.
Charlotte, NC (Vocus) August 31, 2010
The child anxiety treatment program, Turnaround: Turning Fear Into Freedom has earned the PTPA Media seal of approval, becoming a parent tested and parent approved award recipient. PTPA Media is respected for conducting thorough assessments of products for children. Award winning products are selected based upon value, functionality, quality and appeal. The PTPA Winners seal is credible evidence to consumers and retailers that the product has been evaluated by a respected panel of parents and found to be exceptional.
ITR spent two-years creating Turnaround. The program is a professional treatment resource designed for anxious children who struggle with anxiety disorders such as Separation Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Social Phobia, Panic Attacks, and other childhood fears. Created by Psychologist Dr. David Russ and Licensed Professional Counselor Christopher McCarthy, this program is a major innovation in the treatment of child anxiety. No other treatment solution available today combines the professional, creative, and child friendly designed features found in Turnaround. Visit myanxiouschild. com for further information.
Turnaround is based upon cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which has shown conclusive results in the treatment of children with anxiety and depression. The program invites the listening child to join 6 other anxious children on an imagined 10 day hiking trip with two “Docs” Chris and David, and a mentor teen named Emily. Emily acts as the narrator and guide, while the "Docs" lead the children though each day’s adventurous lesson. Along the journey, the children meet imaginary characters that make learning the anxiety reducing techniques easy and fun. The talents of 14 child actors and 6 adult actors were utilized to make Turnaround an audio adventure they'll want to listen to again and again. That's the beauty of Turnaround; the kids are learning scientifically researched anxiety busting techniques in way that feels fun, friendly, and emotionally engaging.
The Turnaround Audio Program includes:
Turnaround Program for kids (10 CDs)
Turnaround Journal, a 74 page workbook for kids
Chill Kit, relaxation guide for kids (1 CD)
Parent Guide, packed full of helpful information and techniques to help parents (2 CDs)
A BONUS CD titled Med FAQs in also included (2 CDs). Med FAQs is an interview with nationally recognized Neuropsychiatrist, Dr. James Lee, offering a comprehensive discussion on the medications used to treat child anxiety is also included.
For additional information on the news that is the subject of this release or for a demo, contact us at info(at)myanxiouschild(dot)com or call ITR at (704) 208-4304. Please visit http://www. myanxiouschild. com to learn more about Turnaround: Turning Fear Into Freedom™.
About Informed Therapy Resources, LLC. (ITR):
Informed Therapy Resources (ITR) is dedicated to creating mental health treatment programs that are scientifically based, proven clinically effective, and professionally developed - using creative, eye-catching audio visual materials
David Russ, PhD, Psychologist
Dr. David A. Russ is President and a Licensed Practicing Psychologist of Carolinas Counseling Group in Charlotte, NC. He and his partners have built a busy practice with 11 clinicians. His doctoral dissertation was original research about a novel treatment for anxiety. He is co-author of the book, "More Than Me," published by NavPress. Dr. Russ has been an adjunct or visiting professor for four different graduate counseling programs. He has been continuously providing care for over 20 years. He has been happily married since 1983
Christopher T. McCarthy, MEd, Licensed Professional Counselor
Christopher McCarthy, MEd, is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in treating child anxiety disorders, teen behavioral issues, parent-child relationship issues, and couple conflict. He co-owns Informed Therapy Resources and co-created Turnaround: Turning Fear Into Freedom™, a professional and creative audio program designed to help kids get free from anxiety and fear (myanxiouschild. com). He has 3 Masters Degrees and is finishing a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision. He gives lectures on parenting and improving couple relationships. He has been in private practice since 1998 and is married with 3 children.
Contact:
Informed Therapy Resources (ITR)
E-mail: info(at)myanxiouschild(dot)com
Http://www. myanxiouschild. com
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