Episode 104: Separation Anxiety with Emily Hanlon, the Playful Psychologist

Emily Hanlon from The Playful Psychologist is a child and adolescent psychologist with experience providing individual and group therapy for children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of difficulties including ASD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), mood-related disorders, anxiety, poor social skills, and other behavioural concerns. In this podcast episode, Emily and I are discussing separation anxiety & difficulty separating and how this affects our children. We also chat about:How separation anxiety can be a big challenge for families during back-to-school time, and the difference between separation anxiety and difficulty separating;How can we prepare our kids for fewer separation difficulties as they start school or head back to school after the long summer break;What parents can do during their morning routine to help their children feel more at ease;Where we can turn to for support and help if we have a child who is experiencing separation anxiety;Tips for Mums or Dads on coping with these challenges;Plus Emily shares more about The Playful Psychologist and her online offerings. Episode Links:Follow Emily on Instagram here - @theplayfulpsychologistThe Playful Psychologist website.Check out Emily's Instagram highlight - Psychologists without waiting listsMy Big Moments are personalised books for big moments (such as starting school). Use mybigmoments15 at the checkout to receive 15% off your purchase.Purchase the Ready for School book from My Big Moments here. The Invisible String book.This episode is proudly sponsored by my membership, the Natural Super Kids Klub. If you would like to become a member of the Klub to get more helpful resources to help you raise a happy and healthy family click here and pop your name on the waitlist. If you loved this episode, leave me a review! I would really appreciate it. Also, let me know your biggest takeaway from this episode by sending me a direct message on Instagram @naturalsuperkids or shoot me an email at [email protected].