Imagine you are standing outside and you notice that the sky has darkened, the clouds seem a bit lower and the leaves are rustling in the trees. Knowing that these are all signs telling you it is going to rain, you walk a bit faster to your destination and avoid getting wet. (more…)
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, “Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is an extremely common childhood disorder that can continue through adolescence and adulthood.” (more…)
Children and young adults whom have an excessive fear of social situations such as giving a speech, going for an interview or even eating in front of a group are commonly diagnosed as having Social Anxiety Disorder. (more…)
Adolescence is characterized as a period of growth and a time of transition. Not just a physical shift but an all encompassing one involving emotional, cognitive and social changes. The years that comprise adolescence may also be described as confusing, troublesome, and/or stressful which sometimes results in depression or social anxiety disorder. (more…)
Child Psychologist, Dr. Joshua Rosenthal, a NYC licensed psychologist was interviewed by ABC News 20/20 on Friday 4/4/14 about the deadly teen “choking game.” (more…)
When a child is having difficulty at home or school, behavior intervention plans (BIP) can be an extremely effective type of therapy in reducing the unwanted behavior and/or increasing the desired behavior. (more…)
Having years of experience leading weekly social skills groups in NYC for children of all ages and as the longtime owner of a social skills summer camp, I (Dr. Rosenthal) put together this checklist for parents to ask prospective group leaders when choosing a social skills group.
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Manhattan Psychology Group is now offering a new type of school treatment called eDRC, which is an online version of the traditional paper/pencil Daily Report Card (DRC) system. (more…)
Coaching, counseling and psychotherapy sessions do not just have to take place in NYC anymore! With the increasingly popular Skype readily available to most clients, this is a new way for you to reach out for a therapy session. Many clients feel the sessions are less intimidating than the normal face-to-face sessions, and allow them to be in charge of the sessions while in the comfort of their own homes. (more…)
Manhattan Psychology Group, PC is now offering Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and behavioral therapy in NYC for children from birth to 10 with eating, speaking, emotional and behavioral difficulties. We provide in-home and office treatment, once or multiple times per week. (more…)
