One Day You'll Thank Me

Cast:Dr. Tara Egan - hostCaitlyn Andersen, M.S., LCMHCA, NCC- guest expert~First Episode of Season 8~What an information packed episode we have in store for you! On this first episode of Season 8, Tara welcomes the newest member of Egan Counseling & Consulting, Caitlyn Andersen to discuss all things vaping. This latest episode is about what parents need to know about vaping, as well as, what teens need to know about vaping. We tackle the tough questions about its impact on kids and teens, and arm you with the knowledge needed to understand this modern phenomenon.We find that there are a lot of misconceptions about vaping and today we hope to clear some of them up. To in to learn:-  the different types of vapes (nicotine and THC)- what substances are in the various types of vapes- the side effects that vaping can do to your body - information about quitting- the latest in medications and new research- And So Much More! For more information about Caitlyn or to get any questions answered, go HEREWebsite -Dr. Tara Egan's child & adolescent therapy services, books, webinars, public speaking opportunities, and counseling/consultation services, Go HERE.Facebook - learn more HERE.YouTube - learn more HERE.Instagram - learn more HERE.Edited by Christian Fox

Cast:Dr. Tara Egan - hostMeredith Eaton - co-hostBrooke Bralove - guest expertToday is a doubly special day (Is that even a word?)!Tara's co-host is her best friend Meredith Eaton and their special guest expert is Brook Bralove.  Tara and Meredith are discussing with Brooke a unique therapeutic modality called, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). This is going to be one of those episodes that you refer back to! They will be specifically discussing how this brief treatment modality  provides lasting relief and healing to individuals (including parents and kids) with PTSD, trauma, phobias, addiction, anxiety, and depression. Oh, I forgot to mention that it can be done rapidly, sometimes in only one session!You will definitely want to tune in and learn:- what this modality is exactly-  the process that the therapist guides their client through- who can benefit from this treatment - how it doesn't need to be used only for trauma, but most everyday challenges-examples of how it can be used with children and for parents-HOW QUICKLY IT CAN BE EFFECTIVE- AND SO MUCH MORE!Brooke Bralove, LCSW-C is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, Master Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) Practitioner, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, and Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator. Brooke specializes in treating adults, couples, and groups with anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges. Brooke helps women of all ages let go of perfectionism and move toward greater authenticity, joy, pleasure, and connection. Brooke’s new passion is Accelerated Resolution Therapy, a brief treatment modality using bilateral eye movements to provide lasting relief and healing to patients with PTSD, trauma, phobias, addiction, anxiety, and depression. She has maintained a private practice in Bethesda, Maryland for 20 years.brookebralove@gmail.comwww.brookebralove.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/brookebralovepsychotherapy/IG: @brookebralovepsychotherapyTik Tok: @bbralovepsychotherapyWebsite -Dr. Tara Egan's child & adolescent therapy services, books, webinars, public speaking opportunities, and counseling/consultation services, Go HERE.Facebook - learn more HERE.YouTube - learn more HERE.Instagram - learn more HERE.Edited by Christian Fox

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan, host Anna, teen co-hostAs we start out 2024, Tara and Anna record a special episode sharing what is happening in their lives currently. Many of you have said that you enjoy hearing about Anna's journey of high school/college/relationships and everything that goes along with it, so we thought they would give an update!Tara also has some major life changes  going on and will tell us about what is happening, how she is feeling about it.Tune in and get an update and possibly some inspiration for your own life as a teen or a parent.For more information and valuable resources  from Dr. Tara Egan:Website -Dr. Tara Egan's child & adolescent therapy services books, webinars, public speaking opportunities, and coaching/consultation services, Go HERE.Facebook - learn more HERE.YouTube - learn more HERE.Instagram - learn more HERE.Edited by Christian Fox

Cast:Dr. Tara Egan - hostKatie Blythe, MSW, LCSWA, CHC - guest expertHow does tuning into our body's feelings and sensations help in therapy? This week Tara welcomes her colleague and guest expert, Katie Blythe,  MSW, LCSWA, CHC to talk about how tuning into the body can help in the therapeutic process.Tune in to learn about how incorporating the whole self can create better result and how Katie works with her clients using somatic techniques and experiences.Also:What is the Top Down and Bottom Up Approach?What are grounding strategies and how the increase the results from therapy?What are somatic experience and exercises? How listening to the sensations in the body such as, heart flutters, butterflies in the stomach can be helpful in the process.Why some people disconnect from their body and the feelings they have?Learn tools and exercises that can help in times of overwhelm, anxiety, sadness, etc.For more information about Katie Blythe -https://www.egancounselingandconsulting.com/For more information and resources/Dr. Tara Egan:Website -Dr. Tara Egan's child & adolescent therapy services books, webinars, public speaking opportunities, and coaching/consultation services, Go HERE.Facebook - learn more HERE.YouTube - learn more HERE.Instagram - learn more HERE.Edited by Christian Fox

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan, host Anna, teen co-hostDo you have a teen getting ready to start college in the Fall? If so, you don't want to miss this episode as Tara and Anna discuss Anna's leaving for college and a few topics that you may want to discuss before your teen leaves.The key is to open up communication and discuss things to make sure you are on the same page and prepared for preventable situations, etc.Any questions you have for Tara? Connect with her at any of the options below!Website - To learn more about Dr. Tara Egan's child & adolescent therapy services books, webinars, public speaking opportunities, and coaching/consultation services, Go HERE.Facebook - learn more HERE.YouTube - learn more HERE.Instagram - learn more HERE.Podcast edited by Christian Fox

Cast:Dr. Tara Egan - hostChris Beck, VP of Business Development at Soberlink - guest expertSoberlink is the #1 alcohol monitoring system used in the family law domain.Chris Beck is the Vice President of Business Development at Soberlink and is here to tell us more about Soberlink, and how it can be used to support parents (co-parents) who have struggled with alcohol dependency and are experiencing separation, divorce, or custody issues.  We learn more about:*How it works - What it looks like? How does one use it? * What type of data does it collect?* How does it make parenting time safer?* How can it benefit parents who are involved in the family court process?**Along with all the various features and benefits**To learn more - https://www.soberlink.com/If you’re interested in signing up for Soberlink, email mail@soberlink.com, mention ‘One Day You’ll Thank Me’, and receive a $50 off device promo code.For more information and resources -Dr. Tara Egan:Website -Dr. Tara Egan's child & adolescent therapy services books, webinars, public speaking opportunities, and coaching/consultation services, Go HERE.Facebook - learn more HERE.YouTube - learn more HERE.Instagram - learn more HERE.Edited by Christian Fox

Cast:Dr. Tara Egan - hostEllen Herbert, LCSW - guest expertIs an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) right for your teen? What exactly is an IOP?Our special guest expert this week helps us understand what Intensive Outpatient Programs look like for teens and shares some great information to educate parents about the process.Ellen Herbert is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She is currently the Clinical Director of the Intensive Outpatient Program at Queen City Counseling, located in Charlotte, NC. She received her Bachelors in Psychology from Vanderbilt University, her Masters in Social Work from Winthrop University and has been practicing as a clinical social worker ever since. Throughout her career, she has worked primarily with adolescents and has held positions in outpatient therapy, intensive in-home services and partial hospitalizationToday Ellen is here to discuss the ins and outs of IOPs, or intensive outpatient programs. What an IOP is? How is it different from outpatient therapy? How is it different from an inpatient program?What type of issues are addressed by IOP (substance use, eating disorders, etc)? How do these programs take into account developmental stage/age (for example, teenage vs adult)?There are many avenues for support and differing levels of care; how would a parent know what level of care is right for their teen?What benefits can a parent expect to see with an IOP Program for teens? Are there any risks or issues that parents should be mindful of?If you are a parent with a teen that needs support – where do you begin?To learn more about Ellen Herbert  and her services: https://qc-counseling.com For more information and resources -Dr. Tara Egan:Website -Dr. Tara Egan's child & adolescent therapy services books, webinars, public speaking opportunities, and coaching/consultation services, Go HERE.Facebook - learn more HERE.YouTube - learn more HERE.Instagram - learn more HERE.Edited by Christian Fox

Cast:Dr. Tara Egan - hostAnna - teen co-hostIs it possible to motivate your teens?  Tara and Anna think so, and so does their guest expert, Dr. Melanie McNally. In this informative and interesting interview we discuss motivation in terms of what parents need to know, as well as, tips for teens and young adults. Dr. Melanie has 18 years of experience working in the mental health field and 11 years working specifically with tweens, teens, and young adults.  She helps Gen Zers (ages 11-24) identify their purpose/passion, set big goals, create a road map to reach those goals, identify ways to deal with barriers or setbacks, develop healthy mindsets, and overall feel excited and energized about their lives. To in to learn:- what motivation is  - how drive -  grit -  goals  influence our motivation- practical suggestions and tips for parents and teens- what are signs that your teen is struggling with motivation- how do we support them in increasing motivation without nagging, threatening, or impairing the parent-child connection?- Anna shares her experience with motivation and they have offered tipsTo learn more about Dr. Melanie and her services: https://www.destinationyou.net/ For more information and resources -Dr. Tara Egan:Website -Dr. Tara Egan's child & adolescent therapy services books, webinars, public speaking opportunities, and coaching/consultation services, Go HERE.Facebook - learn more HERE.YouTube - learn more HERE.Instagram - learn more HERE.Edited by Christian Fox

Cast:Dr. Tara Egan - hostMary York, MSW, LCSWA- guest expertParents and caregivers may feel confused, angry and helpless when they see signs that their teen is engaging in self-harm. They realize their child needs immediate help, but many have no idea where to begin.It is a tough topic to discuss and yet it is a very important one. On this episode, Tara welcomes a special guest, Mary York. Mary is a Clinical Therapist with Queen City Counseling & Consulting, PLLC whose background encompasses working with children, adolescents, and families in a multitude of settings including outpatient therapy, public schools, nonprofits, and child welfare. Mary has come to talk about self-harm to share with us:- How is it defined?- What signs should parents and caregivers look for?- How to know when and where to get help.- And SO MUCH MORE!This is an information packed conversation that you won't want to miss.To learn more about Mary and her services: www.qc-counseling.com/For more information and resources -Dr. Tara Egan:Website -Dr. Tara Egan's child & adolescent therapy services books, webinars, public speaking opportunities, and coaching/consultation services, Go HERE.Facebook - learn more HERE.YouTube - learn more HERE.Instagram - learn more HERE.Edited by Christian Fox

Cast:Dr. Tara Egan - hostJerry Dye, Jr., LCMHCA - guest expert** Season Seven Is Here!****Woohoo! We are really excited because today we are starting our seventh season, our special guest expert today is our team member Jerry Dye, Jr. AND we are talking all about DBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Kids and Families.You don't want to miss this fantastic episode to learn about DBT, specifically what are the main components of this modality and how it can be used with kids and families.For more information about Jerry Dye -https://www.egancounselingandconsulting.com/For more information and resources/Dr. Tara Egan:Website -Dr. Tara Egan's child & adolescent therapy services books, webinars, public speaking opportunities, and coaching/consultation services, Go HERE.Facebook - learn more HERE.YouTube - learn more HERE.Instagram - learn more HERE.Edited by Christian Fox

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan, host Anna, teen co-hostTara and Anna, the dynamic duo, are back at it and are having a thoughtful  and fun conversation about TV Teen Dramas. Are they tv execs  getting it right?  Do they accurately represent teen life?Listen as they discuss three ways in which they feel that they are getting it right. Any questions you have for Tara? Connect with her at any of the options below!Website - To learn more about Dr. Tara Egan's child & adolescent therapy services books, webinars, public speaking opportunities, and coaching/consultation services, Go HERE.Facebook - learn more HERE.YouTube - learn more HERE.Instagram - learn more HERE.Podcast edited by Christian Fox

Cast:Dr. Tara Egan, hostLaura Conner-Hughes, LCSWA, and Adria Goulet, LCSWA , guest expertsParents, family and friends can have a big impact, especially in the lives of LGBTQIA+ youth through their support. How can that be accomplished---in part, through education and understanding .On this episode of "One Day You'll Thank Me" Tara welcomes two guest experts and fellow colleagues, Laura Conner- Hughes, LCSWA and Adria Goulet, LCSWA from Calming Waters Counseling Services in Charlotte, NC. Laura and Adria share with Tara and the listeners their expertise of ways to best support lgbtqia+ youth.Tune in to learn about:- how can we be the most supportive throughout the process - handling the-fear, anxiety, and about their child's safety and future in the LGBTQ community -dealing with the grief and disappointment of your own expectations of your child's identity- And SO MUCH MORE!To learn more about Laura and Adria and their services, https://www.calmingwaterscounselingservices.com/Check out Time Out Youth -https://www.timeoutyouth.org/ PFLAG Charlotte - https://pflagcharlotte.org/Transcend Charlotte - https://www.transcendcharlotte.org/Website - To learn more about Dr. Tara Egan's child & adolescent therapy services books, webinars, public speaking opportunities, and coaching/consultation services, Go HERE.Facebook - learn more HERE.YouTube - learn more HERE.Instagram - learn more HERE.Podcast edited by Christian Fox

Cast:Dr. Tara Egan - hostLacey Wallace,   LCMHCA-A - guest expertWatching your kids struggle with anxiety and emotional regulation can be stressful for you as the parent. Fortunately, there is help and there are some strategies that can be implemented right away, anywhere, and done either on their own or facilitated by a parent or teacher.On this episode, Tara welcomes back Lacey Wallace, LCMHCA-A to discuss all things anxiety. This episode is pack full of powerful techniques and takeaways that all of us can use. Tune in to learn:- How anxiety shows up- What "grounding" is - How important it is to be present in the moment-Results can be immediate-Examples how families have implemented these techniques-AND SO MUCH MORE! For more information about services for Lacey Wallace, click HERE.For more information and resources/Dr. Tara Egan:Website -Dr. Tara Egan's child & adolescent therapy services books, webinars, public speaking opportunities, and coaching/consultation services, Go HERE.Facebook - learn more HERE.YouTube - learn more HERE.Instagram - learn more HERE.Edited by Christian Fox

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan, hostAmelia Sherry, MPH, RD - guest expertFeeding kids can feel complicated, especially if your child doesn’t seem to be growing appropriately or making food choices you feel good about.What is the best way to talk to your kids about food and unravel all of the information out there? On today's episode, Tara welcomes guest expert, Amelia Sherry, MPH, RD. Amelia is a registered and certified dietitian/nutritionist (RD, CDN) as well as a certified diabetes counselor and education specialist (CDCES) with a master’s in public health nutrition. She has helped hundreds of families develop positive, happy relationships with food, as well as navigate the challenges of dealing with nutrition-related medical diagnoses such as type 1 and 2 diabetes, growth disorders, and changes in BMI.In addition to providing one-on-one nutrition therapy, she is also the founder of NourishHer which provides information and inspiration to moms who have a history of chronic dieting, dysfunctional eating, and eating disorders. Amelia is the author of Diet-Proof Your Daughter: A Mother's Guide for Raising Girls Who Have Happy, Healthy Relationships with Food & Body. Amelia is here today to give us some practical tips on how parents can help kids foster a positive relationship with food and body image. And discuss with us:-What to say, what not to say?-How do we deal with picky eaters?-How do we communicate about the relationship between food and how our body feels?-How do we pay attention to the cues of our body without associating it with value words, like “good” and “bad” foods? -Eating Competence - set of skills essential eating skills - linked to stable body  weight, lower cholesterol, not about what we eat-Positive food parentingFor more information about Amelia:NourishHer: Food Relationship Coach & Anti-Diet Dietitian - https://nourishher.com/dietproofhttps://www.ameliasherry.com/Website - To learn more about Dr. Tara Egan's child & adolescent therapy services books, webinars, public speaking opportunities, and coaching/consultation services, Go HERE.Facebook - learn more HERE.YouTube - learn more HERE.Instagram - learn more HERE.Podcast edited by Christian Fox

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan, hostShital Patel, JD, LCSW - guest expertEating disorders have gone up significantly over the past couple of years and are affecting all genders, races, ethnicities, ages and socio-economic groups. Getting the right help as early as possible is so important.Our special guest today has so much information to share with us that parents and teens can learn about eating disorders and behaviors to look out for.Shital Patel is a trial attorney turned Licensed Clinical Social Worker  (here in Charlotte, NC) . . . so she has a unique background of psychology and law. She describes herself as a chronic high-achiever, and has first hand-experience with feelings of overwhelm, burnout, confusion, and lack of purpose. Shital has training, expertise, and clinical experience working with clients with emotional and behavioral concerns, such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and trauma symptoms. (Eating disorders or disordered eating can include Binge Eating Disorder, compulsive overeating, emotional overeating, restricting, negative body image.)Today she’s here to talk to us about eating disorders, trauma, and their relationship with one another.We will learn about:-Red flags-Risk Factors-The difference between an eating disorder and disordered eating-AND SO MUCH MORE!To connect with Shital:Website - https://www.spatelservices.com/Resources - https://www.spatelservices.com/resources-mediaInstagram - #attorneyturnedtherapistWebsite - To learn more about Dr. Tara Egan's child & adolescent therapy services books, webinars, public speaking opportunities, and coaching/consultation services, Go HERE.Facebook - learn more HERE.YouTube - learn more HERE.Instagram - learn more HERE.Podcast edited by Christian Fox

Cast:Dr. Tara Egan - hostAnna - teen hostJudith Kaluzny,  Former Divorce Attorney & Mediator- guest expertEducation can be the most empowering force in the world. Financial education included. How can women be educated and protected financially before and during marriage OR when they are about to undergo a separation or divorce?   Learn how on this week's episode as Tara and Anna interview the author of The Marriage License Handbook and Test: know your legal and financial consequences before you say "I DO." Judith Kaluzny is a former Divorce Attorney and Mediator in the state of California and has come to share her wealth of knowledge with us on this topic.  For more information about Judith, go HERE.Her book is: "The Marriage License Handbook and Test: know your legal and financial consequences before you say "I DO."For more information and resources/Dr. Tara Egan:Website -Dr. Tara Egan's child & adolescent therapy services books, webinars, public speaking opportunities, and coaching/consultation services, Go HERE.Facebook - learn more HERE.YouTube - learn more HERE.Instagram - learn more HERE.Edited by Christian Fox

Cast:Dr. Tara Egan - hostLacey Wallace,   LCMHCA - guest expertIs your child refusing to go to school or doing everything they can do try to come home during the school day?Are you wondering if it is normal school avoidance or is there something more significant going on? Today Tara and Anna pair back up and have a great interview with Tara's team member, Lacey Wallace, LCMHCA to discuss the topic of What Parents Need to Know About School Avoidance/School Refusal.School refusal is a term used to describe the signs of anxiety a school-aged child has and his or her refusal to go to school. It is also called school avoidance or school phobia. It can be seen in different types of situations.You will want to listen to this informative episode to learn about:- the different types of situations it occurs- what are the signs to be looking out for - how it can be managedFor more information about services for Lacey Wallace, click HERE.For more information and resources/Dr. Tara Egan:Website -Dr. Tara Egan's child & adolescent therapy services books, webinars, public speaking opportunities, and coaching/consultation services, Go HERE.Facebook - learn more HERE.YouTube - learn more HERE.Instagram - learn more HERE.Edited by Christian Fox

Cast:Dr. Tara Egan - hostHeather Smith Googe, Ph.D - guest expertOn this episode of "One Day You'll Thank Me" Tara welcomes Dr. Heather Smith Googe, a Research Associate at the Yvonne & Schuyler Moore Child Development Research Center at the University of South Carolina and the Director for the South Carolina Child Care Inclusion Collaborative. She has over 15 years of experience in the field of early childhood special education and holds a Ph.D. in Special Education from the University of South Carolina.Tune in to this highly informational learn how we can help kids who have disabilities participate in a meaningful way in early childhood programs such as daycare facilities and preschool programs.Find out what resources are available for parents, teachers, pre-schools, daycares, and health professionals.Links shared in the inteview:SC Child Care Inclusion Collaborative program website: https://www.scinclusion.org The sister program that supports inclusion in preschool programs within school districts. That program is SC Partnerships for Inclusion (https://www.scpartnershipsforinclusion.org) The definition of early childhood inclusion used by our programs. Here is a link to that definition and statement. https://www.decdocs.org/position-statement-inclusionThe statement on inclusion developed jointly by the US Department of Education and the US Department of Health and Human Services. https://www2.ed.gov/policy/speced/guid/earlylearning/joint-statement-full-text.pdfWe discussed preschool suspension and expulsion on the episode. Here is another joint policy statement from the feds. https://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/school-discipline/policy-statement-ece-expulsions-suspensions.pdfFor more information and resources/Dr. Tara Egan:Website -Dr. Tara Egan's child & adolescent therapy services books, webinars, public speaking opportunities, and coaching/consultation services, Go HERE.Facebook - learn more HERE.YouTube - learn more HERE.Instagram - learn more HERE.Edited by Christian Fox

Cast:Dr. Tara Egan - hostTaylor, School Psychologist - guest expertWhen it comes to making sure our kids get all the support they need in school, it is vital that everyone is working together. Sometimes student's will take part in a psychoeducational assessment to get a better understanding of their needs. What is an assessment? What do they entail?Today Tara welcomes a special guest, Taylor. Taylor is a School Psychologist for a major public school system in NC and here is to educate the listeners about psychoeducational assessments and specifically how school psychologists, medical providers, and parents can all work together in a meaningful way.For more information and resources/Dr. Tara Egan:Website -Dr. Tara Egan's child & adolescent therapy services books, webinars, public speaking opportunities, and coaching/consultation services, Go HERE.Facebook - learn more HERE.YouTube - learn more HERE.Instagram - learn more HERE.Edited by Christian Fox

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan, host Anna, teen co-hostReady or Not...Here Come the Holidays!As we know, this time of year can be challenging for all us. It is important to take care of our mental health as much as possible. Boundary setting can be essential in self care. Listen in as Tara and Anna gives some practical tips for all of us on making sure we take some quiet moments when we need them, being mindful of who we spend time with and not getting too far off routines!For more information and resources/Dr. Tara Egan:Website -Dr. Tara Egan's child & adolescent therapy services books, webinars, public speaking opportunities, and coaching/consultation services, Go HERE.Facebook - learn more HERE.YouTube - learn more HERE.Instagram - learn more HERE.Edited by Christian Fox