Grief is the New Normal Podcast: Episode #16 Understanding Grief in Children: A Psychiatrist's Perspective

This is episode 1 in a two part series on grief in children and adolescents with Dr. Ashok Shimoji-Krishnan, a child psychiatrist. In this first episode, Dr. Heather Taylor sits down with Dr. Ashok Shimoji-Krishnan, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, to discuss grief and loss in children and adolescents. Dr. Ashok shares insights from his extensive experience in mental health, discussing the varied manifestations of grief across different age groups and emphasizing the importance of context in understanding and supporting grieving children. The episode explores the unique role of psychiatry in managing grief, practical advice for parents and caregivers, and the relevance of emotional intelligence. Additionally, Dr. Ashok introduces his podcast 'ASK Child Psych' as well as his music project 'The Dadicorns.'   If you're interested in learning more about "Prolonged Grief Disorder" here's a helpful article: https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/prolonged-grief-disorder   Dr. Shimoji-Krishnan is a child and adolescent psychiatrist in Washington state. After providing direct client care with Kaiser Permanente for 10 years, he now works as the medical director for a managed health care organization. He is the host of ASK Child Psych podcast (https://askchildpsych.podbean.com) and part of the band, "The Dadicorns" (https://www.facebook.com/dadicornsmusic/).   I'm Dr. Heather Taylor, a licensed psychologist in Washington state. I've been practicing grief therapy since 2012 and am passionate about changing the narrative of grief in our current cultural climate. Grief is a universal lived experience and as such needs to be something we talk about without the taboo attached. I hope you'll join me as we work to adjust to the new normal we are living in and support one another in that process.   Dr. Taylor is also a co-founder of 'The Mourning Movement,' with Jen Reisinger, LMHC. The Mourning Movement aims to create spaces for grief education and community support to reduce isolation and stigma around grief. Be sure to sign up for more modern grief insights with our newsletter at https://themourningmovement.myflodesk.com/newsletter   https://www.griefisthenewnormal.com [email protected] [email protected]   Opening Music by The Dadicorns Copyright 2024 Grief is the New Normal: A podcast with Dr. Heather Taylor All Rights Reserved.   This podcast is meant for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information discussed in this podcast is not a replacement or substitute for therapy.