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?Turnaround: Turning Fear Into Freedom? Offers Solid Hope to Anxious Children and Earns Praise From Bloggers, Parents, and Kids

May 18, 2012     No comments


Charlotte, NC (Vocus/PRWEB) April 07, 2011

Informed Therapy Resources (ITR), featuring Turnaround: Turning Fear Into Freedom continues to receive praise not only from professionals but from bloggers, parents, and kids. Turnaround is designed for anxious children who struggle with many forms of anxiety, including Panic Attacks, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder(OCD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Phobia, and Separation Anxiety. It combines the clinically proven techniques of cognitive-behavioral therapy with the creative talents of individuals who specialize in working with children. The result is a treatment program that is both effective and entertaining.

Parents from around the world are purchasing Turnaround to help their children. Kids are listening to Turnaround in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Singapore, South Africa, and of course the United States. Here are some coments from satisfied parents:

“My 10-year-old son has been blind-sided in the past few months with anxiety. Turnaround has been an answer to our prayers. We LOVE the Krank & Chill characters. The personification of fear (Krank) and calm (Chill) is no less a stroke of genius on your part! It externalizes the feelings and makes them so much easier to deal with. I listened to several CDs before sharing them with my son, and was so overwhelmed with the quality of the information and child-friendly presentation that I fought to hold back tears. Sounds hokey I know, but solid hope that my son would be spared years of anxious agony like I experienced as a child just washed over me.” — Mom from Ontario, Canada

“We ordered your program for our 9-year-old daughter. I am happy to report that your program literally changed her life. The school counselor was so impressed with her progress that she asked her if she would be willing to tell her story to other children. I truly believe that my daughter has gained life-long skills through your program, and I cannot thank you enough.” — Mother from California.

“This material is absolutely awesome. Our eight-year daughter asks me EVERY day when we pick her up from school, “Can we do Turnaround tonight?” She loves the characters and identifies closely with several of them. We all have our own journals and fill them out together as a family and discuss. This material is a life changer. For our family, the results have been both immediate and measurable. Thanks for the wonderful material.” — Father, Nashville, TN.

“Firstly, I would like to thank you for a quality course. Our daughter has made significant improvements since listening to the set of CDs only once. Her repetitive habits due to her “wacky thoughts” have reduced by an amazing 80-90%. The course allowed us to frankly discuss the issues with her without any blame being apportioned. More than happy for my comments to be used as support of an excellent resource.” — Father from Canberra, Australia

Children have also written in to express their feelings regarding Turnaround:

“I love Turnaround as much as my cat Lilly, and I really love her! Thank you soooo much!! So much that I can’t even write down how much!! I’m finally going to school without feeling scary.” — 10-year-old girl from Indiana

“When I listened to Turnaround the first time, it changed my life. I use to worry all the time, Krank was in control. I’m better now and would like to make a blog about Turnaround. Could I?” — Julie, age 8.

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), and

A BONUS CD titled Med FAQs in also included. 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 or (704) 293-2994 Please visit http://www.myanxiouschild.com to learn more about Turnaround: Turning Fear Into Freedom.

About Informed Therapy Resources (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 13 clinicians.

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.

Contact:

Informed Therapy Resources (ITR)

e-mail: info(at)myanxiouschild(dot)com

http://www.myanxiouschild.com

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FDA Approved Evamist: Harmful to Pets and Children?

May 15, 2012     No comments

Jacksonville Beach, FL (Vocus) August 18, 2010

A late-July news release from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration stated ?women using the product Evamist? may harm children and pets who have skin contact with the drug.? Evamist was FDA approved in 2007. From July 2007 to June 2010, FDA received eight post-marketing cases of unintended exposure to Evamist in children ages 3 years to 5 years. Adverse events reported in unintentionally exposed children include premature puberty, nipple swelling and breast development in females, and breast enlargement in males. Since 2007, two reports of secondary exposure to Evamist in dogs also have been received by FDA?s Center for Veterinary Medicine. Pets exposed to Evamist may exhibit signs such as mammary/nipple enlargement and vulvar swelling. Not surprisingly, this breaking news has erupted a cauldron of concern for women currently using the product and, also, for their physicians prescribing it. Now nationally-recognized hormone health expert C.W. Randolph, Jr., M.D., R.Ph., sets the record straight:

?Evamist is a pharmaceutically-manufactured bioidentical estrogen product, specifically a bioidentical estradiol topical spray, often prescribed for the treatment of moderate to severe hot flashes associated with the onset of menopause. This is a safe and effective product to prescribe for women who are estrogen deficient if a bioidentical progesterone product is also prescribed and used in tandem. The issue is this: when too much estrogen circulates in the human system, it can stimulate cell proliferation or growth. If unchecked, this cell growth can be a precursor to certain types of cancer including breast and endometrial. Progesterone keeps the cell growth in check.?

Randolph continues, ?When it comes to the safety of children and pets, the issue with Evamist is the risk of inadvertent exposure. Because this bioidentical estrogen product is absorbed transdermally, e.g. through the skin, it is possible for children and pets to rub against a woman who has recently applied the product and get some of the extra estrogen into their system. In addition to stimulating cell growth, estrogen is the hormone most responsible for the development of female sex organs and secondary sex characteristics such as breasts and pubic hair.?

While patients of Dr. Randolph?s Ageless and Wellness Center are most often prescribed individualized prescriptions of compounded bioidentical estrogen and progesterone, Dr. Randolph and his team of medical professionals do have patients for which they prescribe Evamist.

Randolph states, ?Evamist is traditionally indicated for the inner surface of the forearm. Although the application of Evamist to other skin surfaces is not detailed in the product literature, I recommend that my patients apply the mist to their inner thigh. This minimizes risk of inadvertent exposure for children, pets, spouses or anyone else frequently rubbed up against. I also emphasize the importance of holding the applicator upright and resting the plastic cone flat against the skin with no gaps between the cone and your skin and allowing no contact with the area for at least 30 minutes after application.?

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) vs. Synthetic Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

BHRT is a protocol that uses plant-based bioidentical hormones to treat women and men for hormone depletion or imbalance ? usually as a result of the aging process, extreme stress or exposure to environmental toxins. BHRT is safe and effective, but it is less well known than its alternative protocol, HRT, that uses synthetic hormones. Unlike bioidenticals, their chemical structure has been altered in the lab to produce new molecules that can be patented – bioidenticals derived from natural substances cannot be patented. Synthetic hormones have a lower-than-optimal RBA (relative binding affinity), so fit improperly in the cells of the body and cause dangerous side effects. In recent years, medical research has linked the use of synthetic hormones, such as the Premarin? and Prempro? family of products, to increased risks for cancer, cardiovascular disease, strokes and blood clots, osteoporosis and Alzheimer?s disease.

Resources

FDA. (2010). FDA Advisory: Avoid Unintentional Exposure of Children and Pets to Evamist.

Randolph CW, James G. From Hormone Hell to Hormone Well. Deerfield Beach: Health Communications Inc., 2009.

About Randolph Medical Enterprises

Randolph Medical Enterprises is a healthcare company defined by both an unrelenting attention to clinical excellence in the field of gynecology medicine and unparalleled passion and commitment to inform and empower not only our patients, but also women, men and medical professionals across America ? about the safety and medically proven health benefits of bioidentical hormone replacement therapies (BHRT), vitamins and other nutritional supplements. Their mission is fulfilled through the company?s four business entities; Dr. Randolph?s Ageless and Wellness Medical Center, in-house compounding dispensary, Natural Medicine Store and Natural Hormone Institute.

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New Education about Eye Care for Children on Sharon Kleyne Hour Power of Water

May 10, 2012     No comments


Grants Pass, OR (PRWEB) January 11, 2012

Sharon Kleyne, host of the Sharon Kleyne Hour Power of Water syndicated radio talk show, recently interviewed Marguerite McDonald, MD about pediatric eye care and what every parent should know about preventing low vision and blindness in children. The interview may be heard on-demand on World Talk Radio, Voice America, Green Talk Network and Apple iTunes and Twitter.

Sharon noted that according to the World Health Organization, there are 1.4 million blind children in the world, and many more with low vision. Three-fourths of blind children live in the poorest regions of Africa and Asia, where 80% of blindness is preventable or correctable.

Major causes of childhood blindness in wealthy countries include genetic disorders, and lesions of the optic nerve and higher vision centers. In poor countries, blindness may be caused by measles (preventable), Vitamin A deficiency (preventable), harmful folk remedies (preventable), cataracts (curable), retinopathy of prematurity (curable), glaucoma (treatable), retinoblastoma (the eye usually can’t be saved but the life can) and infections such as conjunctivitis (curable). Causes of low vision include amblyopia (curable), strobismus (curable), nearsightedness (correctable) and developmental problems.

Sharon Kleyne, Marguerite McDonald and the World Health Organization agree that education is the key to preventing low vision and blindness in children. Frequent eye exams and the availability of medical care are most effective when parents are educated about the need for eye screenings and exams, and about what to look for in a child’s visual development.

Dr. McDonald believes that eyes are the most important organ in relating to the outside world. And yet there is much less education available on eye care than with most other health areas. Sharon Kleyne agreed. According to studies by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, sponsor of the “EyeSmart” campaign, Americans know virtually nothing about eye care.

Marguerite McDonald noted that the better hospitals routinely test infant vision. If there are no problems, they probably won’t mention it. All babies should have a pediatric eye exam because with conditions such as lazy eye, pediatric cataract (present in one birth in 50) or glaucoma, the earlier they are caught, the easier they are to correct. These conditions all cause the eye to send incorrect messages to the brain. When the brain begins ignoring messages from the bad eye, correction becomes far more difficult

Sharon asked about eye and brain communication. According to Dr. McDonald, the retina is actually part of the brain. Eye-to-brain pathways begin developing immediately after birth and it is critical that the baby’s eyes send correct messages. She notes that vision is, in large part, learned behavior (the ability to interpret what you see and to fill in the blanks), and poor vision in childhood can lead to learning and behavior problems.

Dr. McDonald notes that most schools have vision screening programs and are able to detect poor vision because they need only a simple eye chart. Diseases such as dry eye or glaucoma are much harder to detect and a doctor is required. However, an educated and observant parent is always the first line of defense.

Sharon Kleyne Hour Power of Water is sponsored by Bio-Logic Aqua Research and Nature’s Tears? EyeMist?, a hand-held personal all-natural water humidifying device. Nature?s Tears? EyeMist? is available at http://www.BioLogicAqua.com, Amazon.com, drugstore.com and selected drugstores nationwide.

Listen to the Sharon Kleyne Hour Power of Water Mondays, 10 a.m., PST/PDT. The syndicated radio talk show is heard on Voice America/World Talk Radio, Green Talk Network and Apple iTunes. Go to http://www.SharonKleyneHour.com for written summaries and on-demand replays. Also visit http://www.naturestears.com, http://whatistheeye.wordpress.com, “Nature’s Tears EyeMist” on Facebook and “Bio-Logic Aqua” on Twitter.

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Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities, Inc. Sponsors Launch of i CAN! Program, Highlighting Strategies to Empower Children with Learning Disabilities

May 10, 2012     No comments


Westport, CT (PRWEB) February 23, 2012

Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities, Inc. (SKLD) recently sponsored the launch of the i CAN! Program, as a test pilot in the Northeast, in efforts to empower children with learning disabilities. The program highlights strategies that focus on what children can do rather than what they cannot do. Developed by Karen Ayoub of Greenwich, Connecticut with the assistance of SKLD, the program premiered at Winston Preparatory School in Norwalk, Connecticut. Over 80 students and teachers, representing grades six through 12, participated. A majority of students reported the program helped them understand themselves better, and empowered them to feel more confident in pursuing their dreams.

The i CAN! Program, inspired by the HBO film ?I Can?t Do This But I Can Do That,? strongly encourages students, teachers, families and friends to look beyond any label to discover the gifts each child possesses. The HBO film and i CAN! support materials serve as the basis of an interactive discussion among the participants.

Sheryl Knapp, President of Literacy Associates of Norwalk, Connecticut, guided the thought-provoking discussion during the i CAN! Program?s debut at the Winston Preparatory School. As a test pilot, the i CAN! Program was successful, especially in its goal to promote greater self-awareness and self-acceptance.

?The i CAN! Program made a valuable and positive impact,? reported Beth Sugerman, Head of the Winston Preparatory School, an independent school for students with learning disabilities. “This program has the potential to change lives. One of our students showed a complete turnaround in his level of enthusiasm and commitment to his schoolwork. He now feels his future is his own and that he is not alone.”

Karen Ayoub, founder of the i CAN! Program, noted, “I watched my own son, who is dyslexic, struggle daily with issues of self-esteem and self-confidence. I was determined to help him and others like him who do not fit into a regular ?one-size-fits-all’ school environment. These kids can learn and can succeed — they just require alternative methods of teaching and belief in their potential.”

During phase one of the program, Karen Ayoub will work with SKLD to present the i CAN! Program to additional schools in Connecticut and New York, before approaching public and private schools in other parts of the country. Jane Ross, Executive Director of SKLD, commented, ?The i CAN! Program presents a unique opportunity to help students with learning disabilities better understand themselves and the challenges they face, as well as their tremendous potential.?

About Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities, Inc.:

Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering parents of children with learning disabilities (LD) and attention-deficit disorder (ADHD) through providing information, guidance, and support while also educating the public about these children?s significant gifts and talents. Henry Winkler, the famed actor, director and producer as well as the author of the Hank Zipzer book series about a boy with learning disabilities and ADHD, serves as the organization’s Honorary Chairman.

For more information, please visit http://www.SmartKidswithLD.org.

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New Foundation Launched to Support Children with Special Educational Needs

May 09, 2012     No comments


England (PRWEB UK) 21 September 2011

A new foundation which will enable practitioners to join together to provide multi-disciplinary specialist services for children with special educational needs is being launched next month – and could transform the present fragmented and bureaucratic system.

The Clarity Foundation hopes to attract health and social care providers, as well as education specialists, to join as members who can be referred to families and local authorities as approved providers meeting statutory guidelines.

The foundation is the brainchild of speech and language therapist Janet O?Keefe and Robert Ashton, best selling business author, social entrepreneur and campaigner, who are passionate about providing a new joined-up efficient system which supports children and their families with educational support, while at the same time eliminating unnecessary duplication and bureaucracy.

It will be launched at a conference entitled, Towards a Positive Future, aimed at parents and professionals, to inspire, share experiences and discover how they can achieve more for children with special needs. The conference is being held on October 14-15 at Arlington Arts Centre, Newbury, which is based at the Mary Hare School for deaf children.

There are currently 1.7 million children with special educational needs in England who require support for wide ranging conditions, from dyslexia, dyspraxia and Down?s syndrome, to autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Janet says: ?We believe that having a one-stop shop is the best way to enable parents and local authorities find all the support services desperately needed by children with special needs, and that our foundation is the most practical and efficient way of ensuring that those services are integrated and coordinated. We need to bring practitioners from health, education and social care together and plan for the future while the present guidelines for new contract arrangements is under review. Our foundation will be a valuable database of all heath and social care providers, as well as education specialists.

?Additionally, we can streamline time consuming and expensive administrative processes. For example, we can help with criminal bureau checks and professional indemnity insurance. At the moment, if a practitioner is not directly employed by a school or local authority, every school they visit should conduct its own CRB check. Many practitioners regularly visit 20 schools a week sometimes in several different counties and are therefore checked 20 times.?

Robert says it makes good sense to become more efficient during the present shake up of these services:

He says: ?However you feel about the Government?s ?Big Society? agenda, the fact is that the worlds of education, health and social care are undergoing massive change. The Clarity Foundation is being formed to help parents make sense of those changes, and in parallel to help practitioners create their own enterprises. That way both groups can connect, create opportunities and meet the needs of young people striving to overcome disadvantage.?

Specialist speakers include educational psychologist and former head teacher Charlie Mead, who has worked with children with severe emotional and behavioural problems and special needs for 20 years. He has grave concerns about the present system and highlights failures he has observed, leading to neglect in some cases for vulnerable young people.

He says: ?Charities are afraid to stand up for their clients in case their funding is withdrawn. Academies are afraid of further failure by taking on exactly those students who would benefit most from their resources. Children and Family Services have neglected the vulnerable due to bureaucratic inertia and a lack of consistency. All these situations can be changed if the interests of the child are put first.

?When working with highly vulnerable children in care, many of whom have been sectioned, it is clear that the recession is having a considerable impact on the young people and their families ? especially those who cannot cope emotionally, are addicts, are sexualized early and have been abused. They need expert consistent provision ? not piecemeal services from organisations who are threatened by lack of funding.?

Other key speakers are Kevin Geeson, CEO of Dyslexia Action, who will highlight the impact of the SEN Green Paper; speech and language specialist Prof Heather van der Lely, who will highlight her simple test for an early diagnosis of specific language impairment; and both Sandy Burbach and Alex Kelly, who will describe the importance of developing social skills and self esteem in children.

Janet is also launching a book she has edited at the conference also called Towards a Positive Future which includes stories, ideas and inspiration from children with special educational needs, their families and professionals.

Full details about the conference can be found at their website, Towards a Positive Future: http://towardsapositivefuture.wordpress.com/

There is a range of ticket prices: parent ?90 (one day) ?155 (both days); second parent ?60 (one day) ?120 (both days); professionals ?200 (one day) ?385 (both days).

Note to Editors:

1.????Further information is available from Janet O?Keefe on 01954 253525 or 07545 768024, email janetokeefe(at)wordswell(dot)co(dot)uk

2.????Janet has extensive experience as a speech and language therapist and is the founder of WordsWell, http://www.wordswell.co.uk/about-wordswell-speech-language-therapy.php

3.????Media requests can be made to press consultant Ellee Seymour on 07939 811961, email ellee(dot)seymour(at)btopenworld(dot)com

4.????Robert Ashton, the ?barefoot entrepreneur?, is a best selling business author and social entrepreneur: http://www.robertashton.co.uk/

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ACT Today! and Cox Communications Team Up to Offer an Autism Film Program for Military Children in San Diego

May 09, 2012     No comments


San Diego, CALI (PRWEB) May 07, 2012

ACT Today! (Autism Care and Treatment Today!), a national non-profit organization whose mission is to provide access to care and treatment to children with autism, is joining forces with Cox Communications to present the Autism Film Program for Military Children. The two-week program, taught by Inclusion Films, will run from June 18-29, 2012 at the Cox Communications main campus in San Diego.

The program is free for military children with autism and their siblings between 9-21 years of age. Military families can be active, retired; Guards or Reserves, and can apply for the program online at http://www.acttodayformilitaryfamilies.org/CoxFilmProgram.aspx.

?We are so happy to be able to offer this program to the San Diego community,? says ACT Today!?s Executive Director Nancy Alspaugh-Jackson. ?We believe the Autism Film Program for Military Children will give children a unique opportunity to work with a professional team of film makers, and also the chance to exercise creativity, build self-esteem and meet new friends. We hope this program will be the spring board for other such programs across the country in the coming years.?

?The skills kids learn in our Inclusion Films summer programs go beyond the technical aspects of film making,? says Inclusion Films creator, Joey Travolta. ?The core of the process is collaboration, which in turn enhances social skills. These skills will serve the participants in life as well as with any future aspirations they have to become part of the entertainment industry. We are proud to partner with ACT Today! and Cox Communications to give even more access to children with developmental disabilities and their families.?

Inclusion Films educates individuals with developmental disabilities such as autism, Down syndrome and cerebral palsy by taking them through the process of making a short film, from pre- to post-production. During the two-week workshop students will work with professional production crews; writing scripts, and using film and editing equipment, with the goal of showcasing their film at the San Diego Film Festival on September 29th.

?Children, education and the military are areas that Cox Communications focuses on when we?re looking at ways to support our community,? says Cami Mattson, Director of Community Relations for Cox Communications. ?By partnering with ACT Today! and Inclusion Films, we?re able to make an impact in all of those areas by helping young people with developmental disabilities discover their talents and strengthen their skills for the future.?

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in every 88 children in America is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), making ASD more prevalent than juvenile diabetes, childhood cancer and pediatric AIDS combined. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal/nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. They include Autistic disorder, Rett syndrome, Childhood disintegrative disorder (CDD), Pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS) and Asperger?s syndrome.

For more information and to register for the Autism Film Program for Military Children, visit http://www.acttodayformilitaryfamilies.org/CoxFilmProgram.aspx.

About ACT Today!:

ACT Today! (Autism Care and Treatment Today!) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and providing treatment services and support to families of children with autism who cannot afford or access the necessary tools their children need to reach their full potential. For more information about ACT Today!, visit: http://www.act-today.org.

About ACT Today! for Military Families:

ACT Today! for Military Families (ATMF), is a national program of ACT Today!. It was launched in July 2010. ATMF works to improve awareness and delivery of effective autism services, and provides financial assistance to military families to help defray out-of-pocket costs associated with autism treatments, services, and other quality of life programs. For more information about ACT Today! for Military Families, visit: http://www.acttodayformilitaryfamilies.org.

About Inclusion Films:

Inclusion Films was established in 2006. The film school trains adults with special needs such as autism, Down syndrome and cerebral palsy. It is a vocational program for basic film production skills. Students attend the film school Monday through Friday and are involved in all facets and specialties. Headquartered in Burbank, California Inclusion Films hosts a second location in Bakersfield, California and summer programs throughout the country. For more information, visit http://www.inclusionfilms.com.

About Cox Communications:

Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, Internet, telephone and wireless services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable TV company, Cox serves nearly than 6 million residences and businesses. Cox Business is a facilities-based provider of voice, video and data solutions for commercial customers, and Cox Media is a full-service provider of national and local cable spot and new media advertising. For more information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, visit http://www.Cox.com and http://www.Coxmedia.com.







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RAZR Marketing Honors Mothers of Children with Cancer at SuperSibs! Fundraiser on May 12, 2012

May 04, 2012     No comments


Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) May 03, 2012

Having a child diagnosed with cancer is an unimaginable fear for any mother. But for some mothers in Minnesota, it is a reality. On May 12 at the Hilton in downtown Minneapolis, RAZR Marketing will host a luncheon to honor and recognize the mothers of children with pediatric cancer. The luncheon, called Your Time to Shine, will offer these mothers a few hours of pampering, respite and entertainment while raising funds and awareness for SuperSibs!, an organization that helps the families of children with cancer heal.

This is the second year that RAZR Marketing has partnered with SuperSibs! to host this memorable and uplifting event. The day?s activities will begin at 10:00 a.m. and guests can socialize, shop and enjoy live music. Following the welcome reception, guests can bid on a number of silent auction items provided by some of the Twin Cities? most popular businesses. The official program will kick off at noon and will be hosted by NBC Sunday Night Football?s Michele Tafoya. The program will include special guest Mitch Danner, who will talk about the impact of cancer on his family. A fashion show will also take place to introduce summer looks to the audience and celebrate great style for moms. A live auction and raffle will conclude the festivities.

?The thought of having a child diagnosed with cancer is absolutely heartbreaking,? said Darren Nauss, CEO and President at RAZR Marketing. ?By hosting the Your Time to Shine event, the entire RAZR Marketing team helps make a positive impact on the lives of these families.?

All proceeds from the luncheon will benefit the SuberSibs! organization, a Midwest-based nonprofit that provides services and support for the families of children with cancer.

All are welcome to attend Your Time to Shine. Tickets are available to the public for $ 100. This rate helps cover the cost of the moms affected by pediatric cancer, as there is no cost for them to attend this special event.

For additional information on this event or to learn more about the day?s schedule, please visit http://www.razrmarketing.com/yourtimetoshine.

About SuperSibs!

SuperSibs! is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring ongoing comfort, recognition and support to children with brothers and sisters who have cancer. SuperSibs! helps these siblings to redefine the cancer experience to use these life lessons for strength, courage and hope as they move into the future. No longer are these “shadow survivors” forgotten and alone as they battle feelings of fear, insignificance, guilt, helplessness, anger and grief. For more information, visit superibs.org.

About RAZR Marketing

RAZR Marketing is an agency focused on creating strategic change for its clients. It does this through relevant and creative marketing programs. RAZR?s capabilities include marketing strategy, research and insight, brand development, rewards and recognition, event management and more. Additional information about RAZR Marketing and its services can be obtained by visiting the website at razrmarketing.com.







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Child Anxiety Treatment Program Featured on Coffee Klatch Radio – Show Host Marianne Russo Says ‘Turnaround: Turning Fear Into Freedom’ is ?Priceless? and ?A Completely Different Way of Reaching Anxious Children?

April 30, 2012     No comments


Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) September 26, 2011

Turnaround: Turning Fear Into Freedom is an audio treatment program for children with anxiety. Marianne Russo, host of Coffee Klatch Special Needs Radio had a child who was very anxious and struggled for many years. When she found Turnaround, she was very impressed and thrilled that other children would not have to suffer as her child did. She states, “I’m so excited to have found a program that is really amazing for children. It’s a completely different way of reaching these (anxious) children and making them feel ok. It’s a priceless program.” Marianne interviewed Turnaround co-creators Dr. David Russ and Christopher McCarthy about the prevalence of child anxiety in America, how to recognize the signs that your child needs additional help, and how Turnaround is an unique treatment program specifically designed to capture children?s attention and give them effective strategies to overcome their fears. To hear the full radio interview, follow this link: Turnaround on Coffee Klatch Radio

Turnaround is designed for anxious children who struggle with many forms of anxiety, including Panic Attacks, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder(OCD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Phobia, and Separation Anxiety. It combines the clinically proven techniques of cognitive-behavioral therapy with the creative talents of individuals who specialize in working with children. The result is a treatment program that is both effective and entertaining.

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), and

A bonus CD titled Med FAQs in also included. 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 or (704) 293-2994 Please visit myanxiouschild.com to learn more about Turnaround: Turning Fear Into Freedom.

About Informed Therapy Resources (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.

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

Contact:

Informed Therapy Resources (ITR)

e-mail: info(at)myanxiouschild(dot)com

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The Pediatrics Council of the International Chiropractors Association (ICA) Announces Research Initiative into the Role of Chiropractic Care for Children with Ear Infections.

April 25, 2012     No comments

(PRWEB) October 22, 2003

The International Chiropractors Associations (ICA) Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics calls for further research into the role of chiropractic care for children with ear infections. In 1996 the Council?s peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics (JCCP) published a landmark study on the role of Chiropractic care for children with ear infections. Authored by Dr. Joan Fallon, the pilot study demonstrated that there was significant efficacy for children both with chronic as well as acute otitis media who sought the care of a chiropractor.

The results of the study demonstrated that children who had acute otitis media cleared up in 6-8 days and those with chronic otitis media cleared up in 8-10 days. The most remarkable result of the study demonstrated that with chiropractic care the recurrence rate was extremely low in comparison to the norm. Only 11 % of the acute otitis returned after 6 month following chiropractic care, and 18% of the chronic returned within the 6 month period following chiropractic care. While these findings were part of a pilot study, and thus have limitations, the findings lay the groundwork for further research.

The ICA Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics announced today that it will utilize its network of Pediatrics Diplomates who are 3 -year post graduate trained doctors of chiropractic and Board Certified, to conduct a large study involving over 500 children. The study will examine the role of chiropractic care for otitis media, referral patterns from physicians, the recidivism rate of otitis media, and patient /parent satisfaction with care. Pending the outcome of this study, a case controlled studies involving the use of antibiotics vs chiropractic care will be undertaken.

?For over 100 years chiropractors have seen children in their offices with an enormous safety record,? said Dr. Fysh Vice Chair of the ICA Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics. ?Chronic ear infections are just one of the conditions chiropractors are accustomed to seeing in their offices. We are pleased to announce this initiative with respect to research into this area. The public deserves an alternative to antimicrobials and surgery when appropriate?

The Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics is one of the specialty councils of the International Chiropractors Association based in Arlington, Virginia. The Council is the examining body for the Board Certification Examination for Chiropractic Pediatrics. Council members include doctors of chiropractic across the U.S. and Canada who are Board Certified in Pediatrics as well as others with pediatric practices. For additional information on chiropractic care for children, or for a referral to a member doctor call the ICA Pediatrics Council at 1-800-423-4690 or 703-528-5000.

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Exhibit Warns about the Dangers of Psychiatric Drugging of Children

April 25, 2012     No comments

Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) July 09, 2011

The Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) of California held its formal grand opening for the traveling exhibit ?Psychiatry: An Industry of Death” on Wednesday, July 6th in Old Sacramento. The exhibit is part of CCHR’s continuing efforts to warn parents about the dangers of psychiatric drugging of children. The event’s keynote speaker was Mr. Frank Lee, President of the Organization for Justice and Equality, an association that focuses on discrimination problems, governmental policies and ethical issues. The free exhibit at 200 K Street in Old Sacramento is open through July 19th.

“Our purpose with this exhibit is to provide parents information they need to make an informed decision about medicating their children with psychiatric drugs. Usually, they are not told about the tragic and sometimes lethal effects of these drugs? said Renee Carlander, Executive Director for the Sacramento Chapter of CCHR.

Emphasizing the severity of the side effects, she points to the FDA mandated Black Box Warnings these drugs have and the FDA Adverse Drug Reports. Potential side effects include suicide, violent behavior, suicide ideation, psychosis, hallucinations, strokes, cardiac irregularities and heart attacks, obesity, liver damage, stunted growth, seizures, convulsions, irreversible central nervous system damage and life-threatening diabetes.

Carlander says that parents are normally told these drugs are needed to handle a mental disorder which their child has been diagnosed with, but they are rarely informed that no diagnostic test exists that can actually confirm the presence of these ‘disorders.’ The diagnosis is subjective, not scientific. She cites Bruce Levine, Ph.D., psychologist and author of Commonsense Rebellion, who wrote, “[N]o biochemical, neurological, or genetic markers have been found for attention deficit disorder?or any other so-called mental illness, disease, or disorder.?

“Claiming that psychiatric drugs are necessary for our children is actually a dangerous and cruel hoax,” Calander said. “Not only are there dangerous side effects but research has shown that in a large percentage of cases, mental health symptoms are actually caused by physical illnesses or deficiencies.”

Neurologist Sydney Walker III, author of The Hyperactivity Hoax, wrote that prescribing psychotropic drugs for a disease that does not exist is a tragedy because ?masking children?s symptoms merely allows their underlying disorders to continue and, in many cases, to become worse.? He pointed out that there are hundreds of minor, major and even life threatening medical problems that often cause these symptoms including early-stage brain tumors, lead- or pesticide-poisoning, early-onset diabetes, heart disease, worms, viral or bacterial infections, malnutrition, head injuries, genetic disorders, allergies, mercury or manganese exposure, and petit mal seizures.

Public are invited to tour the free exhibit which is open through July 19th at 200 K Street in Old Sacramento. In addition to the in-depth section on the drugging of children, there are documentaries and displays revealing the results of 40 years of investigation into psychiatry and its treatments. Tours are available Monday through Thursday from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm, Friday & Saturdays from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm and Sundays from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.

The exhibit’s theme is patterned after a museum at the Los Angeles headquarters of the Citizens Commission on Human Rights International, a psychiatric watchdog group with 170 chapters worldwide. Co-founded in 1969 by the Church of Scientology and Dr. Thomas Szasz, Professor of Psychiatry Emeritus at the State University of New York Health Science Center in Syracuse, CCHR investigates and exposes psychiatric violations of human rights.

For more information go to http://www.cchrcalifornia.org.

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