In this episode Lauren welcomes special guest, Whitney Thompson, LCPC to discuss how teens are feeling and trying to cope during the Covid 19 pandemic.  Whitney is a LCPC (Licensed Counselor) in the states of Maryland and Colorado. She is the owner of Anchor Counseling Centers, a private practice with multiple locations in Carroll County and Howard County. While maintaining a small caseloa   , Whitney also speaks frequently on the topic of teenagers and parenting skills at private institutions and Universities.  Her focus in her career has been teenagers (mostly teenage girls) with whom she connects well with and can help them grow to their full potential. Whitney is honored to work with Allie and previously work with Lauren at Anchor Counseling Centers as they are both amazing counselors. https://www.anchorcounselingcenters.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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Being a Teen During a Pandemic

In this episode, Allie welcomes special guest Marie Stancovich, LCPC to discuss how older kids and teens, and especially the grown ups in their lives, may be dealing with the struggle "to achieve" and "be positive" during this challenging and uncertain time of a world pandemic. Marie provides ways to manage this term coined "toxic positivity" and how to deal with uncomfortable emotions during this stressful time. Marie Stancovich is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland. She is also a Nationally Certified Counselor and member of Sigma Chi Iota. She is the owner of Wokini Therapy Services located in Eldersburg Maryland. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/marie-stancovich-eldersburg-md/289222 https://wokinitherapy.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

How to deal with "toxic positivity"

In this episode, Lauren welcomes the amazing Dr. Rachel Altvater to the podcast to discuss ways technology as your friend, not enemy, during this time of Covid-19 and quarantine life. Introduction to Tele-Play Therapy by Dr. Altvater: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kmZJdC0eTbc --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

How to use technology to your advantage during quarantine

Are you noticing old behaviors (or even new ones) presenting during this stressful time? Allie provides some tips for navigating the regressive behaviors and how to cope with these adjustments. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

How to manage regression in kids

In this episode Lauren provides strategies and tips for navigating online learning throughout the stress of the Covid-19 pandemic. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

How to survive online learning with your kids

Allie's goal with this week's podcast is to provide some quick ideas as to how to manage some family dynamics right now which may also translate after the lockdown has been lifted as well. https://www.5lovelanguages.com https://www.amazon.com/Love-Languages-Children-Secret-Effectively/dp/B01GQO95PY/ref=sr_1_5?crid=22PL44S6LE1E4&dchild=1&keywords=5+love+languages+by+gary+chapman&qid=1585773339&sprefix=5+love%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-5 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

How to manage sibling conflicts

The FOMO (fear of missing out) is real right now for kids and teens! Kids are not just fearful of missing out, they are actually missing out! They miss their friends, school, sports, and they need those peer connections more than ever. Today Allie provides some tips about how to keep your kids connected, which can be helpful during confusing times like we are experiencing now, or anytime they are needing that extra boost of connection to friends. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

How to help your kids stay connected

During this worrisome and uncertain time of the COVID-19 world pandemic, our kids are still the center of our world. What they need right now is comfort, safety, routines, and PLAY!  Lauren provides tips and ideas about how to play with your kids while many of you are spending a lot more time with these little humans right now!

How to play with your kids

Allie provides tips and resources to encouraging appropriate listening skills for your kids. - Modeling from parents/caregivers - Connect before correct - Focus on what you can and cannot control about the situation - Collaborate and problem solve with your child together - Give them choices - Be playful! Book recommendations:  How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk Paperback by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish How to Talk so Little Kids Will Listen: A Survival Guide to Life with Children Ages 2-7 Paperback by Joanna Faber  and  Julie King  No Drama Discipline  by Dr. Dan Siegel and Dr. Tina Payne Bryson --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

How to get your kids to listen

Lauren and Allie are back for Season 2 of the Kid Therapist Podcast and are ready to discuss more topics and ways to help parents/caregivers/those who work with kids navigate difficult issues in their lives.

Preview of Season 2!

Allie & Lauren wrap up season 1 with 10 ways to cultivate and inspire your family to promote positive mental health in the new year. Resources: Psychologist Dr. Jody Carrington Psychologist Dr. Ashleigh Warner Dan Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson No Drama Discipline --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

10 Ways to Promote Mental Health for 2020

In this episode we welcome special guest Courtney Mack, LMSW to discuss grief and loss in kids. Resources discussed: https://www.amazon.com/Invisible-String-Patrice-Karst/dp/031648623X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=invisible+string&qid=1575994109&sr=8-1 https://www.amazon.com/Invisible-String-Workbook-Creative-Activities/dp/0316524913/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=invisible+string&qid=1575994109&sr=8-4 https://www.amazon.com/Book-Lost-Things-John-Connolly/dp/1442429348/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+book+of+lost+things&qid=1576000645&sr=8-1 https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Your-Grieving-Heart-Teens/dp/1879651238/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1NQTOT1B79GG3&keywords=healing+your+grieving+heart+for+teens&qid=1576000672&sprefix=healing+your+grief%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-1 https://www.amazon.com/When-Children-Grieve-Adults-Divorce/dp/0060084294/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3SYB1HYOFOUHG&keywords=when+children+grieve&qid=1576000718&sprefix=when+children+gr%2Caps%2C229&sr=8-2 https://www.amazon.com/Fault-Our-Stars-John-Green/dp/014242417X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=5VCKURYR3JTA&keywords=the+fault+in+our+stars+book&qid=1576000742&sprefix=the+fault+in%2Caps%2C259&sr=8-1 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Grief in Kids

Learn the signs and symptoms of depression in children and ways to support your child. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Depression in Kids

Today we discuss how to help encourage and empower body positivity in kids. We have a very special guest Alex Morella, LGPC. Alex Morella is a licensed graduate therapist working within a private practice setting. Alex has a background in working with those coping with trauma and anxiety disorders, body dysmorphia, and self-esteem issues. Alex is a firm believer in the body positivity movement. She passionate about supporting others in strengthening their mind and body connections, as well as, building a sense of home within their bodies. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Body Positivity in Kids

What is gratitude? How can you practice gratitude with your kids? Resources: The things I’m grateful for – cute short stories for kids about being thankful and grateful – Arnie Lightning A Thank you Walk: A story about gratitude – Nancy Loewen Apple Cake – Dawn Casey Grateful Together – Vicky Perreaulut The 3 minute gratitude journal for Kids: A journal to teach children to practice gratitude and mindfulness – Modern Kid Press Play Gratitude Pick-up Sticks – play therapist – Kim Feeney --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Practicing Gratitude With Your Kids

Get an inside look into the thoughts and experiences of two Maryland mental health therapists, Allie and Lauren, who specialize in helping children, tweens and teens improve their mental health! Together they will share info about mental health concerns for today’s youth, tips and creative ideas for other clinicians working with kids, and any other thoughts related to the child’s mind! Allie and Lauren have experience working in a variety of settings: private practice, school-based therapy settings, and community mental health centers.

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