367 | Night Terrors, Adoption, and Age-Approp...

In this episode of the CCPT Game Changers series, I take a close look at a group of phrases I hear frequently in play sessions, such as "You wanted me to know…", "You wanted to tell me…", or "You wanted to show me…". While these statements may seem harmless, I explain how they su ...  Show more

In this episode, I answer a thoughtful question about working with tweens and teens—particularly neurodivergent clients—and whether it's ever appropriate to "check in" verbally about things like school. I explain why, even with older children and adolescents, directly asking ques ...  Show more

We dive into the transformative potential of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy for children struggling with attachment trauma. Joined by EMDRIA Certified Therapist, Trainer and Consultant, Debra B. Wesselmann, MS, LIMHP, we explore how early disruptions ...  Show more

In this episode of the Child Psych Podcast, we speak with Dr. Michelle Sherman, clinical psychologist and co-author of "I'm Not Alone" a powerful book written for teens who have a parent with mental illness. Dr. Sherman shares insights from decades of research and clinical work, ...  Show more

In this episode, Shannon sits down with Sarah and Rosie from Forest Kids OT to explore the incredible world of occupational therapy. They talk about what OTs really do, when and why to refer, and how nature-based and small group therapy can transform the way children grow, play, ...  Show more

How does EMDR therapy help children and teens make sense of the internal fragmentation of dissociation?  An active and flexible approach to EMDR makes therapists bolder in leading young people to trauma work, even in cases with significant and complex early trauma. Children and t ...  Show more