Cognitive & Behavioral Consultants of Westchester and Manhattan

11/05/2025

One more week left to register for our next Transitions for Parents of Young Adults (TPYA) program entry, starting on November 13th.
TPYA is a DBT skill-based parenting program that helps parents respond more effectively to their young adult children's more challenging emotions and behaviors. In addition to the skills taught, TPYA provides a built-in support network of other parents struggling with young adults who have not launched as hoped or expected, thus reducing feelings of isolation in parents. The young adults do not need to be in treatment, though this group was designed as a companion program to CBC's SAGE program. More details here: https://www.cbc-psychology.com/treatment-wellness/treatment-programs/transitions-for-parents-of-young-adults-group

TPYA meets Thursday mornings (virtually) from 11:00am-12:30pm (EST), for 14 weeks, with entry points every 7 weeks. The next entry point is on Thursday, November 13th.

11/04/2025

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for our 2026 Trauma & Prolonged Exposure Training, which will run on January 7, 8, 13 & 14 from 9:30am-2:00pm (EST) : Receive specialized training to deepen your understanding of CBT approaches for treating trauma and PTSD symptoms from CBC Co-Founder and world-renowned master clinician and trainer Dr. Lata K. McGinn, along with other master CBC clinicians.

To Register: Scan QR code below or click on link here: https://www.cbc-psychology.com/events/trauma-and-prolonged-exposure-training-2026

11/03/2025

Still time to register for our Winter Voices Rising!

There are still spots open for Cognitive & Behavioral Consultants of Westchester and Manhattan Winter Voices Rising - a 3 day, in person intensive for children with Selective Mutism (ages 4-12). Led by
Dr. Rachel Busman, and using PCIT- SM as the evidence based intervention, this program will offer many opportunities for exposure practice, including peer to peer interactions, classroom visitors, community exposure and parent training. Registration will close when the classrooms are full.

For more information or to sign up, click on QR code below; contact our intake team at intake@cbc-psychology.com, or call 914-385-1150, option 1 OR 212-595-9559, option 1

11/03/2025

Take a deep breath. .

This week is . Take a moment to check in with yourself and your mental health, and consider what you can do to feel a little more relaxed:

📝 Divide your to-do list into priority and long term action steps
🧹Tackle a few achievable priority action items a day and check them off your list.
🛀 Take a bubble bath (They're not just for kids!)
📚 Set aside time to unwind by reading, painting or journaling
🧘‍♀️ Meditate

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10/28/2025

10/28/2025

One week left to register for Cognitive & Behavioral Consultants of Westchester and Manhattan's virtual Fall Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) group, starting on November 3rd.
The group will meet weekly (virtual) for 10 weeks from 11:45am - 1:00pm (EST). The group is indicated for and open to any of children (4-18) with anxiety, including separation anxiety, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, phobias, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Scan the QR code below or visit our website for more details: https://www.cbc-psychology.com/events/supportive-parenting-for-anxious-childhood-emotions-space-2025

10/22/2025

Still time to register for our Winter Voices Rising!

There are still spots open for Cognitive & Behavioral Consultants of Westchester and Manhattan's Winter Voices Rising - a 3 day, in person intensive for children with Selective Mutism (ages 4-12). Led by Senior Director, Dr. Rachel Busman, and using PCIT- SM as the evidence based intervention, this program will offer many opportunities for exposure practice, including peer to peer interactions, classroom visitors, community exposure and parent training. Registration will close when the classrooms are full.

For more information or to sign up, click on QR code below; contact our intake team at intake@cbc-psychology.com, or call 914-385-1150, option 1 OR 212-595-9559, option 1

10/20/2025

There is still time to register for Cognitive & Behavioral Consultants of Westchester and Manhattan's upcoming virtual Fall Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) group, starting on November 3, 2025.

The group will meet weekly (virtual) for 10 weeks from 11:45am - 1:00pm (EST). The group is indicated for and open to any of children (4-18) with anxiety, including separation anxiety, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, phobias, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Scan theQR code below or visit our website for more details: https://www.cbc-psychology.com/events/supportive-parenting-for-anxious-childhood-emotions-space-2025

10/16/2025

Cognitive & Behavioral Consultants of Westchester and Manhattan's Co-Founder, Dr. Alec Miller, will be presenting at GXC Online 2025 – Mental Health Without Borders (Dec 3-5, 2025), can’t to connect with fellow experts and dedicated professionals in this global virtual space.

Join us for Dr. Miller's session, “Latest Developments Adapting Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Youth in Clinical and School Settings” (December 3 at 11:00am-12:00pm EST). In this session, we’ll look at how Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) helps adolescents manage stress, suicidal behavior, and emotional challenges, focusing on mindfulness, validation, and school-based adaptations that equip both youth, caregivers and school personnel with life-changing skills.

"No matter where you are in the world, I look forward to seeing you online!" Click link here to register: https://gxconline.org/

10/15/2025

October is Selective Mutism Awareness Month.

Selective Mutism (SM) is an anxiety disorder in which a child who otherwise speaks at home, struggles to speak in places like school, playdates and other social settings. It’s not due to defiance or willfulness.

Dr. Rachel Busman, CBC's Senior Director of Child Anxiety and Adolescent Related Disorders, discusses what SM is and what evidence-based treatment is out there – SM is highly treatable!

Registration is open for our Winter SM Group Based Treatment, Voices Rising (in person January 17-19, 2026).

Learn more to celebrate month. Please contact us at 212 595 9559 x1 or 914 385 1150 x1 if you think your child may have SM!

10/15/2025

We still have a few spots available for our new Social Skills Group starting next week, on October 23rd.

This group provides a supportive and structured environment for children and teens to strengthen communication, perspective-taking, and relationship-building skills. Drawing from the evidence-based PEERS® curriculum and Social Thinking® framework, sessions focus on teaching concrete strategies that can be applied in everyday social interactions. Through modeling, role-play, and guided practice, participants gain confidence in navigating friendships, group settings, and problem-solving. It is ideal for youth who benefit from explicit instruction, structure, and encouragement in developing social connections.

For more details, scan the QR code below or click on link here: https://cbc-psychology.com/treatment-wellness/treatment-programs/social-skills-group