In this episode, I sit down to chat with Alaina, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist. She is also the founder of Heart 2 Heart Counseling, a practice in Houston, Texas. We discuss:

-Definitions of mental health & mental health illnesses
-How parents can introduce mental health to their children
-How the emotions of parents play a role in the emotions of children
-Predisposition of mental health disorders
-Common mental health disorders in children i.e ADHD, anxiety, depression, etc.
-What happens when parents do not seek treatment for their children
-Whether a child is too young to see a therapist
-Most common types of therapy for children
-Questions to ask a therapist
AND MORE!!!

This episode is sponsored by Rebel Girls, an amazing, fairytale podcast for kids about extraordinary women from all over the world. Check them out here: https://www.rebelgirls.com

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