Category: Children

Reducing Self-Criticism in Children and Adolescents

Reducing Self-Criticism in Children and Adolescents by Dr. Munn, online psychotherapist for professional women of color and child and adolescent psychotherapist in Mountain View, CA Hi parents, ever wonder why your child might be hyper self-critical? Negativity bias is the notion that our brains privilege one negative experience over several positive experiences. Now imagine how your child might feel if they were selected last … Read More Reducing Self-Criticism in Children and Adolescents

Four Tips for Reducing Performance Anxiety in Children and Adolescents

Four tips for reducing performance anxiety in children and adolescents by Dr. Munn, online psychotherapist for professional women of color and child and adolescent psychotherapist in Mountain View, CA Encourage your teen to take deep breadths; this regulates their heart rate and reduces anxiety. Praise your teen for their effort, not their grade. Encourage them to try their best given the limitations. Encourage them … Read More Four Tips for Reducing Performance Anxiety in Children and Adolescents