EP.41 - Angela Hick - “Your Biggest Tool Is Curiosity”

Join us as we welcome back Registered Clinical Social Worker, Angela Hick to discuss transitions and how they impact us. While our conversation is inspired by the back-to-school season, we believe that transitions mark pivotal moments in our lives, demanding us to navigate change. Returning to school is one such transformation, and Angela is here to guide us through it all.Discover a wealth of tips and tricks that will empower us not only to navigate the back-to-school transition but also to provide our children and ourselves with the essential tools for success. What stands out as the ultimate catalyst for successful transitions? Communication takes the spotlight as Angela reveals its pivotal role in smoothing the path during these periods of change. Drawing from our previous conversations with Angela, we revisit the concept of attunement – a powerful  tool for building connections, fostering understanding, and promoting emotional well-being in relationships. It's an often-underestimated tool that holds the key to addressing even the most complex challenges. Intriguingly, Angela takes us deeper into the realm of emotions. How well do we truly comprehend our feelings? Often, the vocabulary we possess for expressing our emotions can be limiting.Whether you're preparing your kids for the school year ahead or navigating your own transitions, this episode is a treasure trove of insights. Join us as we unravel the mysteries of managing change, fostering effective communication, and understanding the emotions that shape our journeys. Website:Walnutgrovecounselling.caPsychologytoday.comResources:Caringforkids.cps.caFeelings pillowSupport the showIf you like what you hear please click on "subscribe" or "follow" -  It's free and you will get notified when the newest episodes are posted!  Check us out on Instagram, X, and YouTube @mfupodcast. Give feedback, middle finger recommendations as well as random thoughts to [email protected]. Thank you for listening!In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.