Dr. Daniel Chorney & Associates

04/12/2023

Dr. Chorney will be presenting on evidence-based treatment strategies for OCD in children to clinicians/treatment providers in May - please see the link below for more information and use promo code CHORNEY to receive 10% off the registration fee.

Explore evidence-informed methods for using EX/RP with children/adolescents and their families struggling with . Learn how families accommodate the problem and strategies for children to "boss back" OCD.

This virtual training on May 11, 2023 will explore evidence-informed methods for using exposure and response prevention (ERP) with children and teens struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

12/07/2020

Our practice in Halifax NS is seeking a full-time OR part-time Psychologist (PhD or PsyD). Start time is negotiable and hours flexible. For more information about our positions please visit www.chorneyandassociates.com

03/25/2020

How to Talk to Kids about their Fear and/or Anxiety during this challenging time -

Expert tools and resources to help Canadians manage anxiety.

01/28/2020

Parents are often asking if I can suggest easy to use strategies or tools for managing anxiety when their child or teen is away from home. I'd strongly encourage people look at and download MindShift (link below) from Anxiety Canada - a free, easy to use, evidence-based app that provides information about what anxiety is, how to think differently about worries, relaxation scripts to play, and even ways to plan out how to approach your fears rather than avoid them.

Anxiety Canada, a world leader delivering evidence-based mental health relief through digital channels, has released MindShift CBT for iOS and Android, free to download and use for all Canadians. It employs scientifically proven strategies based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help users l...

09/26/2018

We are hiring! If you are a PhD or PsyD clinical or counselling psychologist interested in working part-time or full-time at an evidence-based clinic in Halifax please check our website and job ad for further details or contact Dr. Chorney directly - http://www.chorneyandassociates.com/

08/20/2018

NOW is the time parents should start working on helping children with anxiety prep for back to school. Rarely helpful to wait until the last minute - start early! Great resources below from AnxietyBC

Anxious feelings are normal and expected during times of transition or change. This is especially true for children and teens going back to school, or for first-timers starting kindergarten. This transition can be stressful and disruptive for the entire family! Prior to the first day of school, your...

08/09/2017

"Scientists who study stress and resilience say it’s important to think of resilience as an emotional muscle that can be strengthened at any time."

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/25/well/mind/how-to-boost-resilience-in-midlife.html

There are active steps you can take during and after a crisis to speed your emotional recovery.

05/25/2016

Truer words have never been spoken! https://t.co/sEfjgMXk1p

Get the whole picture - and other photos from Dr. Chorney

05/23/2016

Retweeted BradleyHosp/Nancy ():

Our Intensive Program for trests kids/teens ages 5 to 18, with significant impairment in their daily lives
https://t.co/bFWlooc0RW

Brady Case, MD, medical director of Bradley Hospital’s Intensive Program for OCD, discusses the structure of the OCD treatment program. See more videos »

05/23/2016

The importance of 1:1 time with kids - something discussed daily at our office! https://t.co/KmZDzPjomg

Adults can be taught to create an environment for success.