58. How to Help Tweens and Teens Cope With Separation Anxiety and OCD

This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior.

Is your tween or teen struggling with anxiety — or could it be something more, like OCD?

In this powerful follow-up episode, Tess Connolly, LCSW, welcomes back clinical psychologist Rebecca Foote, Ph.D., to focus on anxiety disorders and OCD in tweens and teens. Rebecca shares real-life examples from her work, explains common triggers like separation anxiety, and walks parents through practical steps to support their child. From helping a 13-year-old overcome the fear of sleeping away from home to recognizing the difference between normal worry and something more serious, this episode is filled with strategies you can use right away.

• Learn clear signs that may indicate anxiety disorders or OCD in your child.
• Get proven, step-by-step strategies to help tweens and teens face fears and build coping skills.
• Understand how to approach treatment options, from therapy to medication, with confidence.

Tune in now for expert insights, compassionate guidance, and real-life tools to help your child thrive.

Home: Marin Psychologist | Treatment of Anxiety (rebeccafootephd.com)

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