Kid Therapist Podcast
by Allison McQuaid
Get an inside look into the thoughts and experiences of two Maryland mental health therapists, Allie and Lauren, who specialize in helping children, tweens and teens improve their mental health! Together they will share info about mental health concerns for today’s youth, tips and creative ideas for other clinicians working with kids, and any other thoughts related to the child’s mind! Allie and Lauren have experience working in a variety of settings: private practice, school-based therapy settings, and community mental health centers.
Episodes
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Being a Teen During a Pandemic
In this episode Lauren welcomes special guest, Whitney Thompson, LCPC to discuss how teens are feeling and trying to cope during the Covid 19 pandemic. Whitney is a LCPC (Licensed Counselor) in the states of Maryland and Colorado. She is the owner of Anchor Counseling Centers, a private practice...
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How to deal with "toxic positivity"
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…
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How to use technology to your advantage during quarantine
In this episode, Lauren welcomes the amazing Dr. Rachel Altvater to the podcast to discuss ways technology as your friend, not enemy, during this time of Covid-19 and quarantine life. Introduction to Tele-Play Therapy by Dr. Altvater: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kmZJdC0eTbc
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How to manage regression in kids
Are you noticing old behaviors (or even new ones) presenting during this stressful time? Allie provides some tips for navigating the regressive behaviors and how to cope with these adjustments.
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How to survive online learning with your kids
In this episode Lauren provides strategies and tips for navigating online learning throughout the stress of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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How to manage sibling conflicts
Allie's goal with this week's podcast is to provide some quick ideas as to how to manage some family dynamics right now which may also translate after the lockdown has been lifted as well. https://www.5lovelanguages.com...
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How to help your kids stay connected
The FOMO (fear of missing out) is real right now for kids and teens! Kids are not just fearful of missing out, they are actually missing out! They miss their friends, school, sports, and they need those peer connections more than ever. Today Allie provides some tips about how to keep your kids...
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How to play with your kids
During this worrisome and uncertain time of the COVID-19 world pandemic, our kids are still the center of our world. What they need right now is comfort, safety, routines, and PLAY! Lauren provides tips and ideas about how to play with your kids while many of you are spending a lot more time with...
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How to get your kids to listen
Allie provides tips and resources to encouraging appropriate listening skills for your kids. - Modeling from parents/caregivers - Connect before correct - Focus on what you can and cannot control about the situation - Collaborate and problem solve with your child together - Give them choices - Be...
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Preview of Season 2!
Lauren and Allie are back for Season 2 of the Kid Therapist Podcast and are ready to discuss more topics and ways to help parents/caregivers/those who work with kids navigate difficult issues in their lives.
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10 Ways to Promote Mental Health for 2020
Allie & Lauren wrap up season 1 with 10 ways to cultivate and inspire your family to promote positive mental health in the new year. Resources: Psychologist Dr. Jody Carrington Psychologist Dr. Ashleigh Warner Dan Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson No Drama Discipline
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Grief in Kids
In this episode we welcome special guest Courtney Mack, LMSW to discuss grief and loss in kids. Resources discussed: https://www.amazon.com/Invisible-String-Patrice-Karst/dp/031648623X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=invisible+string&qid=1575994109&sr=8-1...
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Depression in Kids
Learn the signs and symptoms of depression in children and ways to support your child.
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Body Positivity in Kids
Today we discuss how to help encourage and empower body positivity in kids. We have a very special guest Alex Morella, LGPC. Alex Morella is a licensed graduate therapist working within a private practice setting. Alex has a background in working with those coping with trauma and anxiety…
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Practicing Gratitude With Your Kids
What is gratitude? How can you practice gratitude with your kids? Resources: The things I’m grateful for – cute short stories for kids about being thankful and grateful – Arnie Lightning A Thank you Walk: A story about gratitude – Nancy Loewen Apple Cake – Dawn Casey Grateful Together – Vicky...
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What is Play Therapy? (with special guest Dr. Rachel Altvater)
- What is play therapy? - How does it work? - Why might a parent want to consider taking their child to see a registered play therapist? - What therapy looks like with teens? - Any ways you love to encourage parents to play with their kids? - How can a therapist become a registered play therapist?
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10 Apps for your Kids Mental Health
A review of 10 Free mental health apps for your kids 1. Smiling Mind 2. Breathe, Think, Do Sesame 3. MindShift 4. Emotionary 5. Super Stretch Yoga 6. Relax Melodies 7. Moodpath 8. Insight timer 9. Calm- free trial 10. Headspace
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Social Skills for Kids
What are social skills and why are they important? Find out what's typical for your child's developmental age. Learn ways to teach social skills at home.
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Anxious Kids in Therapy PART 2
We recap the Lynn Lyons two day workshop in New Hampshire and share the DOs and DONTs when approaching anxiety treatment for kids in therapy.
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Comparing/Contrasting School Counselors & Outpatient Therapists
Our first podcast guest! Suzie Lawyer, LGPC joins us and shares her experience and insight about school counselor roles and therapist roles in your kids lives!
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What to do when your kid won't sleep
Why do kids have trouble sleeping at night? What can I do? Books we recommend for bedtime "A Bedtime Yarn" – Nicole Winstanley "The Moon Inside" – Sandra Feder "Bedtime for Frances" – Russell Hoba "Kid’s guide to overcoming problems with sleep" – Dawn Huebner
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Anxious Kids in Therapy
In this episode: What are some signs that my kid might have higher than normal levels of anxiety? How can I help my anxious child? Sources: www.cdc.gov www.apa.org https://www.lynnlyonsnh.com https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Think-About-Purple-Elephants/dp/1925335488...
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What happens in therapy for kids, and how do I know if my child needs it?
—What are some signs are behaviors your child might need counseling —What happens in therapy? —Where do I find a therapist?
About this show
Get an inside look into the thoughts and experiences of two Maryland mental health therapists, Allie and Lauren, who specialize in helping children, tweens and teens improve their mental health! Together they will share info about mental health concerns for today’s youth, tips and creative ideas for other clinicians working with kids, and any other thoughts related to the child’s mind! Allie and Lauren have experience working in a variety of settings: private practice, school-based therapy settings, and community mental health centers.
Hosted by
Allison McQuaid