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This is part of WTOP’s continuing coverage of people making a difference in our community, reported by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant. Read more of that coverage. CLICK PHOTO TO ENLARGE: Peter Lord is among ...

Dogs are wonderful creatures — playful, interactive, loving and affectionate, the ultimate animal friend. However, encountering certain dogs, especially larger and more aloof ones, can be intimidating ...

Disclaimer here—as a hypnotherapist, I absolutely love working with phobias. You could call it my passion. Add to that, when I use hypnosis with a child who has a phobia, I love the fact that they won ...

"I don't want to go to school!" It's an age-old complaint from children, but a growing body of research suggests that resistance to starting the day can signal a deeper problem: school anxiety. This ...

Numerous children have contact with dogs either by choice or circumstance. I receive many queries from people wanting to know how to help their children overcome their fear of dogs and was thrilled to ...

A fear of rejection is an irrational and persistent fear of social exclusion. It can be a feature of social phobia or social anxiety disorder. Various tips can help with overcoming a fear of rejection ...

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