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EPISODE · Feb 8, 2026 · 28 MIN

#86 Back to Therapy Without the Pressure: Supporting Kids After a Break

from The Move. Talk. Thrive. Podcast · host Emily Mackie Speechie and Lizzy Dawson EP

Returning to therapy after a long break can feel chaotic for kids, parents, and clinicians.In this episode of Move.Talk.Thrive, Lizzy Dawson and Emily Mackie share practical, experience-based guidance on how to restart pediatric therapy after the holidays without pressure or burnout. They explore regulation, reconnection, flexible planning, and how to meet children where they’re truly at so you can set the year up for meaningful progress.Perfect for clinicians navigating the start of the therapy year and wanting clarity, confidence, and calm.If this episode helped you rethink how you approach the first weeks back in therapy, share it with a fellow clinician who might need the reminder to slow down and trust the process.Stay Connected with Move.Talk.ThriveFollow us on Instagram → @movetalkthriveWatch full episodes on YouTube → Move.Talk.Thrive

Returning to therapy after a long break can feel chaotic for kids, parents, and clinicians.In this episode of Move.Talk.Thrive, Lizzy Dawson and Emily Mackie share practical, experience-based guidance on how to restart pediatric therapy after the holidays without pressure or burnout. They explore regulation, reconnection, flexible planning, and how to meet children where they’re truly at so you can set the year up for meaningful progress.Perfect for clinicians navigating the start of the therapy year and wanting clarity, confidence, and calm.If this episode helped you rethink how you approach the first weeks back in therapy, share it with a fellow clinician who might need the reminder to slow down and trust the process.Stay Connected with Move.Talk.ThriveFollow us on Instagram → @movetalkthriveWatch full episodes on YouTube → Move.Talk.Thrive

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