Demystifying the DSM: Dealing with Separation Anxiety Disorder in Adults and Children
Cristi Bundukamara, Ed. D, PMHNP (aka, Dr. B.), founder and creator of the Mentally STRONG Method, continues her series on demystifying the DSM by explaining what causes separation anxiety, how it differs in children and adults, and how to treat
3 Ways to Support Social-Emotional Development in Children
By Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, EdD PMHNP -- As part of the Raising Mentally STRONG Kids program, I developed what I now call “The Growth Wheel”. The Growth Wheel is divided into eight parts. Each part focuses on an area of normal development
Empowering Children: Raising Mentally STRONG Kids
By Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, EdD PMHNP -- Sometimes it can be difficult to feel like you are empowering your children. It always feels like there is so much to do, and you just need your kids to cooperate. Unfortunately,