Episode 37: Understanding the Introverted Child with Dr. Michael Alcee

Send us Fan MailWith balanced energy and the right replenishment, introverts can thrive just like anybody else! Are you an extroverted parent raising an introverted child? Tune into this episode to hear our special guest, Dr. Michael Alcee, explain that introversion does not always equal antisocial or socially anxious and is actually more about overstimulation by too much external stimuli. Listen in as he explains how to recognize what stimulates and gives your child energy, what over stimulates them pushing them past their threshold and knowing when it is time for your child to regroup and recharge. Michael Alcée, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Tarrytown, NY and Mental Health Educator at Manhattan School of Music. He specializes in the psychology of artists and everyday creativity and the professional development of therapists. His contributions have appeared in The Chicago Tribune, The New York Times, The New York Post, NPR, Salon.com, and on the TEDx stage. His forthcoming book from Norton entitled Therapeutic Improvisation: How to Stop Winging It and Own It as a Therapist will be out in May 2022.TIMESTAMPS• [4:52] “ Yeah, I think first off, it's really helpful to remember that introversion isn't necessarily shyness, although shyness can be there.”• [12:51] Dr. Alcee talks about how to recognize where/what energizes your child and what overstimulates and drains them.• [19:41] “Our greatest technology is being able to go inward and to reflect and to be compassionate with ourselves…”• [21:49] Michael speaks of the importance of being witnessed, seen, validated and being connected to what is real and in the moment. Are you raising an introverted child? Do you recognize when it is time for them to regroup and recharge? How do you help them do that? Tell us about it and tag us on Facebook or Instagram @littleheartsacademy!For more information on the Imperfect Heroes podcast, visit:  https://www.imperfectheroespodcast.com/Connect with Us!DJ Stutz -DJ Stutz: https://www.littleheartsacademyusa.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/littleheartsacademy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littleheartsacademy/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOpphCRklDJiFXdS76U0LSQDr. Michael Alcee -Website: https://michaelalcee.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mike_drop_1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mike_drop_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livelifecreatively2LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-alcee-14417755/Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Therapeutic-Improvisation-Stop-Winging-Therapist/dp/132401959X#:~: Support the showSupport the show.If you like what you hear, we would appreciate your support.  Every little bit helps.https://www.buzzsprout.com/1779847/support