EPISODE · May 15, 2020 · 34 MIN
How to deal with "toxic positivity"
from Kid Therapist Podcast · host Allison McQuaid
In this episode, Allie welcomes special guest Marie Stancovich, LCPC to discuss how older kids and teens, and especially the grown ups in their lives, may be dealing with the struggle "to achieve" and "be positive" during this challenging and uncertain time of a world pandemic. Marie provides ways to manage this term coined "toxic positivity" and how to deal with uncomfortable emotions during this stressful time. Marie Stancovich is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland. She is also a Nationally Certified Counselor and member of Sigma Chi Iota. She is the owner of Wokini Therapy Services located in Eldersburg Maryland. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/marie-stancovich-eldersburg-md/289222 https://wokinitherapy.com
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In this episode, Allie welcomes special guest Marie Stancovich, LCPC to discuss how older kids and teens, and especially the grown ups in their lives, may be dealing with the struggle "to achieve" and "be positive" during this challenging and uncertain time of a world pandemic. Marie provides ways to manage this term coined "toxic positivity" and how to deal with uncomfortable emotions during this stressful time. Marie Stancovich is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland. She is also a Nationally Certified Counselor and member of Sigma Chi Iota. She is the owner of Wokini Therapy Services located in Eldersburg Maryland. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/marie-stancovich-eldersburg-md/289222 https://wokinitherapy.com
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