Behavioral Institute of Atlanta

For children who are feeling a loss of connection to family members and friends they can’t see during this difficult time, this book may help. https://www.facebook.com/TheInvisibleString/

You may have heard people casually use the term "OCD" to describe themselves or others. This two-minute video shares what OCD really is and how to be more sensitive when using this term. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLJN-rSgCqM

This is an interesting article about how giving up some senior year milestones may affect teens. https://www.npr.org//with-senior-year-in-disarray-teens-an

For children who are feeling a loss of connection to family members and friends they can’t see during this difficult time, this book may help. https://www.facebook.com/TheInvisibleString/

Wishing all of our BIA friends a beautiful weekend of loving-kindness. Take care!

If your child seems to be over-reacting to situations, the "Zones of Regulation" may be a helpful approach.

If you or someone you care about is showing increased signs of OCD during this pandemic, it's very understandable. These guidelines may help.

Being stuck at home, with kids underfoot and work to do, is something most of us have never tried. It's part of a collective trauma that must be acknowledged before it can be managed.