Ignoring: When to Ignore Children and Adults, a Conversation with Cassandra Hoy

What topic interests you? Leave me a voicemail. When we see bad behavior in children and adults, we may feel compelled to "do something," but there are times when seemingly "doing nothing," or ignoring, is the best response. When is ignoring a misbehaved child the best response? How might ignoring an adult be the best way to inspire behavior change? Enjoy vivid stories and new learning with Dr. Alexandra and her expert guest, Cassandra Hoy, MA. In this episode New York City resident Cassandra "Cass" Hoy shares practical ideas from Parent Management Training (PMT) and cognitive behavioral psychology with listeners. Cassandra has worked with children, adolescents and adults at Columbia University Medical Center, the New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell University, the Center for Psychological Services at Fairleigh Dickinson University, NJ and at Integrated Care for the Underserved of Northeastern New Jersey. Cassandra is a doctoral candidate in clinical psychology at Fairleigh Dickinson University and studied PMT in depth through Yale University’s Parenting Center. With warmth, heart and a respect for science, Dr. Alexandra and her guests explore questions that come up at all life stages.  Dr. Alexandra is a mother of four and an expert in family systems psychology, cognitive behavioral psychology (CBT) and clinical psychopharmacology. Over the years she has helped many individuals, families and couples heal wounds and achieve greater peace and tranquility. Through interesting exchanges with her guests, Dr. Alexandra brings new learning, stories and good company to listeners. This episode is sponsored by PonderRosa studios of Lafayette New Jersey. Warm sound, good people (ponderRosastudios.com). If you enjoyed the show, support Psychology America with Dr. Alexandra by pressing subscribe, leaving a rating, or sharing the episode with friends. How to leave a rating on iTunes1) Launch Apple’s purple Podcast app in your phone2) Even if you already subscribe to / have Psychology America and it is open, tap “Search”3) Enter “Psychology America with Dr. Alexandra” 4) Tap on the photo of the podcast5) Scroll all the way down6) Press the star rating you choose and/or tap the “write a review.”  For the highest rating tap the last star on the right first.  Your review is appreciated!Support the showThis show was created with love.  The following are seven ways you can support and encourage my efforts to create new content, from easiest to hardest: Press “follow” on the podcastPress “follow” on YouTube @alexandramillerclarkShare a helpful podcast episode with a friend Share a helpful YouTube episode with a friendLeave the podcast a rating on iTunesLeave the YouTube a rating on iTunesBuy me a coffee:  buymeacoffee.com/dralexandra