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Notes from a Child Psychologist

Welcome to the “Notes from a Child Psychologist Podcast”, a place for parents who aspire to be intentional about meeting their child’s mental health needs. The “Notes From a Child Psychologist Podcast” is hosted by Dr. Tasha Brown, a licensed clinical psychologist. In her clinical practice, Dr. Brown provides a wide variety of evidence-based clinical services to parents and children. Dr. Brown is passionate about helping the individuals she works with function adequately at home, school, and in their communities. She is EXCITED about using this platform to help parents make decisions about their children’s everyday lives. Each week the podcast will explore topics that directly impact the mental health of children. Parents will walk away with facts, resources, and practical tools that will help them make decisions for their children and family that work for them!

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Notes from a Child Psychologist

State of Emergency in Child Mental Health

January 04, 2022 • Dr. Tasha Brown • Season 1 • Episode 1

All across the United States, children are suffering from mental health concerns about their safety in schools to social anxiety - "Mental health challenges have exacerbated in the last two years, and this trend was on the rise before the pandemic." Now declared as a National State of Emergency, I want to dedicate my first episode to sharing three ways parents and caregivers can support children during this time.

This episode is essential because one meaningful conversation with your child can make a world a difference as they navigate today's world. This podcast is a place parents and caregivers can access tools, tips, and resources for improving their children's mental health.

By the end of this episode, you will clearly understand how to engage with your child, listen with intention, and create safe places for them to explore and share their feelings.

Episode Highlights:

[00:14:30] How parents and caregivers can model good communication skills and several ways you can set up a safe space for discussion
[00:18:36] Why quality matters more than quantity and the importance of your undivided attention
[00:20:15] How to identify and take action by noticing the subtle way children communicate
[00:22:24] The right way to probe and the creating a 2-way dialogue with your child
[00:25:01] Disrespect, disruptive behavior, and other cries for help
[00:26:42] Validate your child's emotional response to things
[00:30:50] Recap

Resources:

Link to note for the week- https://www.aap.org/en/advocacy/child-and-adolescent-healthy-mental-development/aap-aacap-cha-declaration-of-a-national-emergency-in-child-and-adolescent-mental-health/

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