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Many adults seek services for struggles in their lives that may be the result of undiagnosed or overlooked ADHD. Often these challenges become more apparent when significant changes in their lives throw off their coping. In this podcourse, Dr. Jessica Stern joins Dr. Tamara to discuss what brings these adults to therapy, how to differentiate ADHD from overwhelm, type A personality, or parenting burnout, especially for the "shefault parent". Dr. Jessica Stern is a licensed clinical psychologist, consultant, speaker, and media contributor. a clinical assistant professor at NYU Langone Health. She specializes in adult ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, and burnout with a passion in values-aligned productivity and corporate wellness. She’s the host of the psychiatry show on SiriusXM’s Doctor Radio and serves on the advisory committee of Wondermind.Resourceshttps://www.drjessicabstern.com/https://www.drjessicabstern.com/coursesConnecthttps://www.instagram.com/drjessicastern/https://twitter.com/DrJessicaBSternhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicabstern/Dr. Tamara SolesInstagram  @drtamarasolesTwitter @drtamarasolesFacebook http://facebook.com/drtamarasolestamara@thesecurechild.comdrtamarasoles.comSupport the ShowHelp us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast 2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook  twitter and instagramDr. Tamara Soles is approved by the American Psychological Association and the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Dr. Tamara Soles maintains responsibility for the program. Verify with your State or Provincial governing body to ensure APA and CPA-approved activities are eligible

Earn Continuing Education Credit for This EpisodeBecome a Member and Get Unlimited Continuing Education Credits for a YearAllyson Dinneen joins me to discuss embracing vulnerability, and boundaries and making space for even our most uncomfortable emotions. Allyson shares how to transform childhood patterns of fixing people’s problems and making people happy to instead accompany people with compassion on their emotional journey.Allyson Dinneen is a marriage and family therapist and mental health counselor who started the Notes From Your Therapist Instagram project, which currently has almost 400K followers. Allyson’s notes and insights on emotions, relationships, and life have been featured in Huffington Post, Shape, Cosmopolitan, and more. She lives in the Berkshires, Massachusetts and works in private practice.Highlights:The purpose of emotions as signalsMaking space for uncomfortable feelingsIt is OK if people are upset with you because you set a boundaryTransforming from a fixer of people’s emotions to one who can hold spaceGrief and its impact as a therapistThe American Co-dependency of ParentingResourcesAllison's book Notes from Your Therapist is available hereConnectAllyson's Instagram Account @NotesFromYourTherapisthttps://www.allysondinneen.com/Instagram  @drtamarasolesTwitter @drtamarasolesFacebook http://facebook.com/drtamarasolestamara@thesecurechild.comdrtamarasoles.comSupport the ShowIf you're enjoying the show, help us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast 2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook  twitter and instagram

Enroll for 1 hour CE creditBecome a Member and Get Unlimited Continuing Education Credits for a YearToday I’m joined by Dr. Ashley Miller as we talk emotion-focused parenting and her book What to Say to Kids when Nothing Seems to Work. Dr. Ashley Miller is a child and adolescent psychiatrist and family therapist at BC Children’s Hospital with 15 years experience and is also the mother of a teen and a tween. She runs groups for youth with depression and for parents of youth with mental health challenges. Dr. Miller is also the co-author of the book What to Say to Kids When Nothing Seems to Work: A Practical Guide for Parents and Caregivers.Highlights-       How families are coping with COVID-19-       Mental health professionals managing COVID-       What led to the creation of her book and what sets it apart from other parenting books-       Emotion Focused Family Therapy-       The Do-over and the value of therapeutic apologies-       The role of reassurance in anxiety and sadness-       Parental involvement in children’s mental health treatmentConnectDr. Ashley MIllerTwitter: @ashleypmillerInstagram: drashleymillerWebsite: www.what2say2kids.orgDr. TamaraInstagram  @drtamarasolesTwitter @drtamarasolesFacebook http://facebook.com/drtamarasolestamara@thesecurechild.comdrtamarasoles.comWhat to Say to Kids When Nothing Seems to Work: A Practical Guide for Parents and Caregivers. By Adele Lafrance PhD and Ashley Miller MDhttps://www.routledge.com/What-to-Say-to-Kids-When-Nothing-Seems-to-Work-A-Practical/Lafrance-Miller/p/book/9781138344631Emotion-Focused Family Therapy https://www.emotionfocusedfamilytherapy.org/Dr. Bruce Perry’s Talk with Oprah about COVID-19https://www.neurosequential.com/covid-19-resourcesWe Need To Talk About Another Pandemic Mental Health Crisis: Therapist Burnout By Dr. Jessi Goldhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/jessicagold/2021/01/19/we-need-to-talk-about-another-pandemic-mental-health-crisis-therapist-burnout/?sh=579669114d18How to Talk so Kids will Listen and Listen so Kids will Talkhttps://www.amazon.ca/How-Talk-Kids-Will-Listen/dp/1451663889

Get 1 Hour CE credit for this episodeHow do we help kids with intense anger when their parents say they "refuse" to try the strategies they have been taught? Guest Jessica Sinarski shares her trauma-informed strategies to teach children about their brain and help them understand and regulate their emotions. Whether it is helping them strengthen that "staircase" between their upstairs brain and their downstairs brain or helping them get familiar with their "acting before thinking" and "thinking before acting" teams, Jessica has clear and effective strategies that clinicians and parents can implement easily.  Jessica Sinarski is a licensed professional counselor of mental health, author, speaker, and instigator of hope. She offers deeply trauma-informed support and education for home, school, and community audiences. Weaving user-friendly brain science into everything she does, Jessica ignites both passion and know-how in audiences. Her extensive post-graduate training and 15+ years as a clinician and educator led her to create the resource and training platform BraveBrains. She partners with school districts and child welfare agencies around the world to unlock resilience in children and adults alike. She’s the author of several books including the upcoming RILEY THE BRAVE’S BIG FEELINGS ACTIVITY BOOK- a trauma-informed guide for counsellors, educators and parents. Highlights Why kids struggle with "using their strategies"How to teach kids about the upstairs brain and downstairs brainStrengthening the staircaseCo-regulation and the staircaseScaffolding toward naming emotionsWhy animal representation may be the most effective toolWriting a letter from the tiger brainResourceshttps://bravebrains.com/https://jessicasinarski.com/Connecthttps://www.instagram.com/jessicasinarski/https://twitter.com/jessicasinarskihttps://www.facebook.com/jessicasinarskiDr. Tamara SolesInstagram  @drtamarasolesTwitter @drtamarasolesFacebook http://facebook.com/drtamarasolestamara@thesecurechild.comdrtamarasoles.comSupport the ShowHelp us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast 2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook  twitter and instagramDr. Tamara Soles is approved by the American Psychological Association and the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Dr. Tamara Soles maintains responsibility for the program. Verify with your State or Provincial governing body to ensure APA and CPA-approved activities are eligible

Earn 1 hour CE.  Register to take the post-testIn this engaging podcast episode,  host Dr. Tamara Soles invites esteemed psychologist Dr. Helen Ofosu to shed light on her career as a work and business psychologist. Together, they explore Dr. Ofosu's practical approaches to helping individuals navigate workplace barriers and discuss the common concerns that lead people to seek her valuable coaching services. Additionally, they delve into the impact of imposter syndrome and imposter treatment, specifically on racialized individuals.Dr. Ofosu describes her own advocacy work within Canada to support Black psychologists. Don't miss this episode with valuable insights for therapists seeking to enhance their understanding of supporting clients in the workplace.Dr. Helen Ofosu has been practising Industrial / Organizational Psychology (also known as Work or Business Psychology) in the public and private sectors for over 20 years. In addition to Career and Executive Coaching, her specialties include assessing and developing leadership skills and navigating the complex issues of workplace bullying, harassment, equity, diversity and inclusion.  In 2012, she founded I/O Advisory Services, a practice where she offers Executive and Career Coaching, HR Consulting, and some speaking and training. She’s also the author of the newly released book “How to be Resilient in Your Career: Facing Up to Barriers at Work”Highlights Top concerns that keep employees up at nightHelping clients advocate for themselves vs knowing when to walk awayImposter syndrome and imposter treatment of racialized individualsNavigating work-from-home accommodations. Resourceshttps://ioadvisory.com/dr-helen-ofosu-hr-consultant-career-coach/Connecthttps://twitter.com/drheleno_caDr. Tamara SolesInstagram  @drtamarasolesTwitter @drtamarasolesFacebook http://facebook.com/drtamarasolestamara@thesecurechild.comdrtamarasoles.comSupport the ShowHelp us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast 2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook  twitter and instagramDr. Tamara Soles is approved by the American Psychological Association and the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Dr. Tamara Soles maintains responsibility for the program. Verify with your State or Provincial governing body to ensure APA and CPA-approved activities are eligible

Earn 1 hour CE.  Register to take the post-testDr. Liz Angoff joins host Dr. Tamara Soles in this enlightening episode as they discuss the transformative potential of collaborative co-construction in psychological assessments.  Explore how actively involving children in shaping assessment questions and engaging in feedback dialogues enhances their understanding of their own brains and empowers them to advocate for themselves. Gain practical tips, real-life examples, and insights on delivering empowering feedback that fosters a growth mindset and self-efficacy. Whether you've been a psychologist for 2 years or 20, this powerful episode will reveal the immense power of collaboration, self-discovery, and the lifelong benefits of involving children in their own assessment journey.Highlights How to empower kids even before the intake sessionCo-constructing a narrative of "highways" and "construction zones"Framing the assessment question from the child's point of viewHow to conduct feedback with a childOvercoming objections from parentsResourcesDr. Liz's free resources and book https://brainbuildingbook.com/What is Neurodiversity video for kidsConnectDr. Liz AngoffInstagram @explainingbrainsDr. Tamara SolesInstagram  @drtamarasolesTwitter @drtamarasolesFacebook http://facebook.com/drtamarasolestamara@thesecurechild.comdrtamarasoles.comSupport the ShowHelp us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast 2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook  twitter and instagramDr. Tamara Soles is approved by the American Psychological Association and the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Dr. Tamara Soles maintains responsibility for the program. Verify with your State or Provincial governing body to ensure APA and CPA-approved activities are eligible

Enroll to earn 1 hour of CEDo you get overwhelmed at tax time or find yourself digging through faded receipts that you intended to keep track of month-to-month? Self-proclaimed accounting nerd and CEO of Heard, Andrew Riesen joins me to help therapists master their finances! Whether you're a seasoned therapist or just starting out, we've got the financial considerations, mistakes, and mindset shifts you need to know.Highlights The most common financial mistakes made by therapists and how to avoid them Navigating separate bank accountsWhen to use software solutions and when to outsource your bookkeepingThe impact of money mindsetHow to reframe your finances to live a balanced and healthy life as a therapistAndrew Riesen is a mission-driven entrepreneur, financial accountant, and CEO of Heard, the financial back-office for therapists in private practice. Prior to Heard, Andrew worked at PWC, where he worked as a financial accountant, helped build an internal software incubator, and co-founded an affordable sales tax solution for small to medium-sized businesses. When not supporting mental health professionals in private practice, Andrew can be found exploring the nooks and crannies of the Pacific Northwest trail-running, cycling, or snowboarding, or at home with his nose in a book or journal.ResourcesHeard: Bookkeeping and Taxes for TherapistsConnectLinkedin @andrewriesenDr. Tamara SolesInstagram  @drtamarasolesTwitter @drtamarasolesFacebook http://facebook.com/drtamarasolestamara@thesecurechild.comdrtamarasoles.comSupport the ShowHelp us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast 2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook  twitter and instagramDr. Tamara Soles is approved by the American Psychological Association and the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Dr. Tamara Soles maintains responsibility for the program. Verify with your State or Provincial governing body to ensure APA and CPA-approved activities are eligible

Get CE credits for this episode HighlightsThe unique mental health risks for African American ChildrenHow the false narratives around African American Families impact therapyFactors contributing to shame for African American FamiliesSteps therapists can take to reduce shameImplicit bias and how it impacts therapyShame proof parentingParental Identity Development ModelMercedes Samudio, LCSW is a licensed psychotherapist, bestselling author, international speaker, and visionary entrepreneur. She works with parents worldwide to develop a healthy identity with her revolutionary Parental Identity Development Model - incorporating her Shame-Proof Parenting framework to help reduce the shame parents experience as they raise healthy children. Mercedes is also trained in trauma-informed modalities, which she uses in her work with parents to help them heal the past traumas that can influence how they interact with themselves and their children. Outside of her professional life supporting families, Mercedes is married to her best friend and soulmate, and they live in sunny Southern California with their 3 fur kids (2 cats and a dog). You can learn more about her work at http://shameproofparenting.com.ResourcesEngaging African American Families TrainingMercedes' website- Shame Proof ParentingShame Proof Parenting BookImplicit Bias TestConnectMercedes Samudiohttp://instagram.com/mrs.samudio http://linkedin.com/in/mercedessamudiolcswDr. Tamara SolesInstagram  @drtamarasolesTwitter @drtamarasolesFacebook http://facebook.com/drtamarasolestamara@thesecurechild.comdrtamarasoles.comSupport the ShowHelp us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast 2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook  twitter and instagramDr. Tamara Soles is approved by the American Psychological Association and the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Dr. Tamara Soles maintains responsibility for the program. Verify with your State or Provincial governing body to ensure APA and CPA-approved activities are eligible

Get CE credits for this episodeWhether you're a therapist in private practice or growing your side hustle, this episode is for you! Listen as we discuss mental health marketing, how to rethink your messaging and why your message needs to reach the top of the bleacher seats! Steve Turney is the executive director of the Mental Health Marketing Conference, a two-day annual event that invites mental health professionals to connect, learn, build a community, and engage in potential collaborative opportunities. HighlightsWhy therapists struggle with marketingReframing marketing as messagingBranding as a promiseCommon marketing mistakesResourcesMental Health Marketing ConferenceConnectSteve Turney LinkedIn @steverturney Dr. Tamara SolesInstagram  @drtamarasolesTwitter @drtamarasolesFacebook http://facebook.com/drtamarasolestamara@thesecurechild.comdrtamarasoles.comSupport the ShowHelp us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast 2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook  twitter and instagramDr. Tamara Soles is approved by the American Psychological Association and the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Dr. Tamara Soles maintains responsibility for the program. Verify with your State or Provincial governing body to ensure APA and CPA approved activities are eligible

Get CE credits for this episodeReady to bid a final farewell to procrastination? In this episode, guest Dr. Hayden Finch shares the psychology of procrastination! From exploring the different types of procrastination to decoding the fascinating neuroscience behind it, we'll equip you with the knowledge and tools to help your clients (or yourself!) overcome the tendency to put things off. Plus, Dr.  Finch reveals why procrastination is more than just poor time management and dives into the emotional roots of this sneaky habit. Dr. Hayden Finch is a licensed clinical psychologist, behavior change expert, and author. She is the CEO and founder of the Finch Center for High Functioning Anxiety and the author of “The Psychology of Procrastination” as well as the book “Habits: A 12-week journal to Change your habits, track your progress and achieve your goals”. Her mission is to equip people with the skills to master anxiety, discover self-acceptance, and find meaning in a busy life. HighlightsActive vs Passive procrastination Why we procrastinateThe Neuroscience of ProcrastinationEmotion regulation as an underlying causeNeurodiversity and procrastinationStrategies to improve procrastinationWhy time management strategies aren't enoughResourcesFree Procrastination PDF The Psychology of Procrastination: Understand Habits, Find Motivation and Get Things DoneConnectDr. Hayden Finchhttps://www.haydenfinch.com/Instagram @haydenfinchphd Dr. Tamara SolesInstagram  @drtamarasolesTwitter @drtamarasolesFacebook http://facebook.com/drtamarasolestamara@thesecurechild.comdrtamarasoles.comSupport the ShowHelp us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast 2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook  twitter and instagramDr. Tamara Soles is approved by the American Psychological Association and the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Dr. Tamara Soles maintains responsibility for the program. Verify with your State or Provincial governing body to ensure APA and CPA approved activities are eligible. 

Get CE credits for this episodeLearn the science-backed tools that therapist and author Risa Williams created to help clients boost their self-esteem and ultimately heal her own. Risa shares how surviving the highly competitive worlds of professional ballet and the Hollywood film industry and shifting into motherhood as a therapist helped her develop the practical strategies in her latest book, "The Ultimate Self-Esteem Toolkit"Risa Williams is a Los Angeles therapist and coach who specializes in anxiety reduction tools and time management techniques. Her latest book “The Ultimate Self-Esteem Tool Kit is out now. She's also the author of "The Ultimate Time-Management Toolkit" and The "Ultimate Anxiety Toolkit".  Risa is a university professor and a wellness magazine writer. You can also hear her on her podcast, The Motivation Mindset. HighlightsThe Kindness BlanketThe research on self-criticism and self-soothingThe difference between naturally optimistic people and pessimistic peopleWhy people reject compliments How to shift negative self-talkThe power of microthoughts Using humor and playfulness to support self-esteemThe Neural Negativity BiasResourcesThe Ultimate Self-Esteem Tool KitThe Motivation Mindset PodcastConnectRisa Williams, LMFThttps://www.risawilliams.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/risawilliamstherapy/ Dr. Tamara SolesInstagram  @drtamarasolesTwitter @drtamarasolesFacebook http://facebook.com/drtamarasolestamara@thesecurechild.comdrtamarasoles.comSupport the ShowHelp us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast 2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook  twitter and instagramDr. Tamara Soles is approved by the American Psychological Association and the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Dr. Tamara Soles maintains responsibility for the program. Verify with your State or Provincial governing body to ensure APA and CPA approved activities are eligible. 

Enroll Now for 1 hour CE creditHow do we end deficit based-educational systems that disproportionately harm minoritized students and move from what's wrong to what's strong? Dr. Kelsie Reed and Dr. Byron McClure join me to reframe deficit thinking and provide practical strategies to move toward strength-based, equitable schools. Dr. Byron McClure, D.Ed., is a nationally certified school psychologist and founder of Lessons For SEL. He uses research and human-centered design thinking to build empathy, ideate, and co-create equitable solutions, which put the needs of people first. While formerly serving as the assistant director of school redesign at a high school in Southeast Washington, DC, he reimagined social-emotional learning. With a focus on systems level change, he ensures students from high-poverty communities have access to a quality education. He has done considerable work advocating for fair and equitable practices for all students, particularly for African American boys. He has designed and implemented school-wide initiatives such as SEL, restorative practices, MTSS, and trauma-responsive practices. Dr. McClure speaks across the country and believes in shifting from what’s wrong to what’s strong.Dr. Kelsie Reed is a nationally certified school psychologist who works at the elementary school level in Maryland. She graduated from Loyola University Chicago with her PhD and was the recipient of two awards for her dissertation titled, “Investigating Exclusionary Discipline: Teachers, Deficit Thinking, and Root Cause Analysis.” Dr. Reed also received awards for her dissertation work through the Society for the Study of School Psychology & the American Educational Research Association. Dr. Reed is passionate about advancing educational equity for minoritized students, disrupting the school-to-prison pipeline, and identifying and implementing alternatives to suspension. She has presented at the community, state, and national levels on school discipline practices and disparities, published in various journal articles, book chapters, and community journals on topics such as restorative practices, school-based consultation practices, juvenile justice youth re-entry into schools, and school discipline reform.HighlightsWhat is Deficit Thinking?Reframing what's wrong to what's strongHumanizing our DataUsing Satellite Data and Street DataDoing Strength based observationsStrength-based MeasuresChanging Systems not individuals ResourcesStrength Based Collective WebsiteConnectDr. Byron McClureTwitter @schoolpsychlife Instagram @bmcclure  Dr. Kelsie ReedInstagram @dr.kelsiereed and @sassy4socialjustice Twitter @drkelsiereed Dr. Tamara SolesInstagram  @drtamarasolesTwitter @drtamarasolesFacebook http://facebook.com/drtamarasolestamara@thesecurechild.comdrtamarasoles.comSupport the ShowHelp us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast 

Get CE credit for this episodeDr. Tamara Soles welcomes guest Dr. Jen Blanchette who breaks down how psychologists may be better equippedto support TBI than they think. She shares how to leverage the core pillars of brain health and dispels myths around treatment forTBI’s. Dr. Jen highlights the importance of understanding the emotional “trauma" in a traumatic brain injury.   Dr. Jen Blanchette is a licensed psychologist, neuro-coach, and private practice owner.  Her specialization includes psychotherapy after brain injury incorporating cognitive rehabilitation, trauma therapies, and mindfulness approaches. Dr. Blanchette is the host of the TBI Therapist podcast which explores the intersections of mental health, trauma, and brain injury. She is a brain health consultant and coach for leaders, professionals, and athletes. With four degrees in psychology and deep knowledge of neuroscience she brings her knowledge to leaders and athletes to function at their best! HighlightsThe unexpected way Dr. Jen became an expert on TBIEmotion regulation and TBIUnderstanding the Trauma in TBIThe interplay between anxiety and TBI recoveryCognitive RehabilitationMyths in TBI treatmentResourcesFree Mini-Course on What they don't tell you after Concussion/TBITBI Therapist PodcastNeuropsychological Assessment 5th edition ("The Lezak")ConnectDr. Jen Blanchettehttps://tbitherapist.com/Instagram @tbitherapistFacebook https://www.facebook.com/theheartofbraininjury Dr. Tamara SolesInstagram  @drtamarasolesTwitter @drtamarasolesFacebook http://facebook.com/drtamarasolestamara@thesecurechild.comdrtamarasoles.comSupport the ShowHelp us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast 2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook  twitter and instagram

What is childhood alarm? How are some traditional approaches to childhood anxiety developmentally inappropriate? Does CBT work for kids? What can we do instead? All of this and more in this episode with the holistic family psychologist, Ashleigh Warner.  Ashleigh has spent over a decade working with families in various settings. Ashleigh has a Masters Degree in Educational and Developmental Psychology and is a registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. She has worked in Thailand, Kenya, The Solomon Islands and now resides home in Australia, where she is raising her young family. Ashleigh has also trained in Family Therapy and has extensive experience working with families as a whole system. Resourceshttps://holisticfamilypsychologist.com/The Kind Collective- Raising Humans Kind MembershipConnecthttps://www.instagram.com/raisinghumanskind/Dr. Tamara SolesInstagram  @drtamarasolesTwitter @drtamarasolesFacebook http://facebook.com/drtamarasolestamara@thesecurechild.comdrtamarasoles.com

Continuing Education CreditsDr. Tamara Soles is joined by Dr. Bibi Pirayesh to explore learning differences through a social justice lens and to understand how clinicians can better advocate for their clients. We also discuss ways to improve the recommendations of a psychological assessment report and the difference between unpacking a diagnosis vs understanding a child. Highlights- how are learning differences a social justice issue-how do politics play a role in educational biases and the school to prison pipeline-writing more collaborative recommendations-advocating for neurodivergent children-writing more inclusive and affirming IEP goalsResourcesDr. Bibi's YouTube channel @oneofonekids2115Dr. Tamara's IEP post https://drtamarasoles.com/IEP/Dr. Stephanie Nelson https://www.thepeerconsult.com/Hacking Deficit Thinking https://www.hackingdeficitthinking.com/ ConnectDr. Bibi Pirayeshhttps://www.oneofonekids.org/Instagram @oneofonekids_Dr. Tamara SolesInstagram  @drtamarasolesTwitter @drtamarasolesFacebook http://facebook.com/drtamarasolestamara@thesecurechild.comdrtamarasoles.comSupport the ShowHelp us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast 2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook  twitter and instagram

Natalie Brunswick joins Dr. Tamara Soles to discuss high sensitivity. Natalie shares the definition of high sensitivity and sheds light on the core features and how they relate to fear responses and heightened anxiety. As an OT and a psychotherapist, her insights on the sensory processing piece are incredibly valuable. The hosts also tackle a common clinical challenge- competing sensory needs between a parent and child. HighlightsWhat is High Sensitivity? What are the core features?How do anxiety and our fear response relate to high anxiety Mirror neurons and high sensitivityHigh sensitivity and sensory processingHow to navigate competing sensory needs between a parent and child ResourcesQuiz "Are you a highly sensitive parent"? Natalie's newsletter Elaine Aron's websiteConnectNatalie Brunswickhttps://highlysensitivefamily.com/https://www.instagram.com/highlysensitivefamily/Dr. Tamara SolesInstagram  @drtamarasolesTwitter @drtamarasolesFacebook http://facebook.com/drtamarasolestamara@thesecurechild.comdrtamarasoles.comSupport the ShowHelp us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast 2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook  twitter and instagram

Get CE credits for this episodeWhat is authenticity? How do therapists both show up authentically while creating safe space for their clients to do the same? Can authenticity exist without self-disclosure? Should we be encouraging clients to be authentic in all spaces? These questions and more are explored in this episode with guest psychologist, Rachel Awes. Discover various ways of empowering clients to explore what it means to be authentically themselves. Rachel Awes works as a psychologist, art playgroundist, and author, who loves listening to the beauty in people and animals and all living colors—and she truly embodies color, as she is also an ambassador for the Swedish clothing company, Gudrun Sjoden. Her 4 published gift/self-help books are infused with loads of her colorful drawings, all designed to affirm the human heart. Her newest illustrated book The Relationship Book: A Soulful, Transformational, and Artistic Inventory of Your Connective Life is releasing end of year 2022. She lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with her husband and tortoises, complete with wild bunnies in her yard, and two dear sons (ages 23 and 26) living nearby. Her most tender and mighty hope is to hold up a mirror for many, reflecting a hearty truth of your boundless worth. HighlightsAuthenticity's origins as a sense of agencyAuthenticity and the therapeutic relationshipBalancing authenticity and self-disclosureThe Authenticity ParadoxPsychological Safety and AuthenticityNeurodiversity and authenticityTherapeutic interventions to explore authenticityResourcesIs it safe to be authentic at work? https://www.fastcompany.com/90732060/3-reasons-not-to-bring-your-authentic-self-to-workAuthenticity Paradox https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIjI3TmEzrsResearch on authenticity- https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/what-doesnt-kill-us/202007/can-therapy-promote-authenticity ConnectRachel Aweshttps://www.rachelawes.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rachelawes/ https://www.facebook.com/rachel.awes/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa6-cfs1E2zD3_bEC4_bV6wHer 4th illustrated personal growth/gift/self-help book will just be available for pre-order Oct. 4, 2022 called "The Relationship Book: A Soulful, Transformational, and Artistic Inventory of Your Connective Life" at https://www.etsy.com/shop/rachelawes/  Dr. Tamara SolesInstagram  @drtamarasolesTwitter @drtamarasolesFacebook http://facebook.com/drtamarasolestamara@thesecurechild.comdrtamarasoles.comSupport the ShowHelp us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast 2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook  twitter and instagram

Get CE credits for this episodeRisa Williams returns to the podcast to discuss time management. Risa has compiled her favourite time management and productivity Tools for Adults with ADHD and Chronically Busy People. Listen to find out how to get in (and out!) of the flow state, how to get past the wall of resistance and the best ways to hack your to-do list. Find out if my current obsession would help you prime your brain and how a red dish may the solution to your missing keys.Risa Williams is a Los Angeles therapist and coach who specializes in anxiety reduction tools and time management techniques. Her latest book “The Ultimate Time-Management Toolkit for Adults with ADHD and Chronically Busy People is out now. (Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2021) Risa is a university professor and a wellness magazine writer. You can also hear her on her new podcast, The Motivation Mindset. HighlightsScience-based strategies for improving time managementIdentifying the intensity of tasksPriming the brain for productivityGetting into the flow stateHow to downshift from tasksUsing time buffers to reset How microthoughts impact productivityGetting past the Wall of ResistanceSticking with Time BoundariesHow to improve a to-do listResourcesThe Ultimate Time Management Tool KitThe Motivation Mindset PodcastConnectRisa Williams, LMFThttps://www.risawilliams.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/risawilliamstherapy/ Dr. Tamara SolesInstagram  @drtamarasolesTwitter @drtamarasolesFacebook http://facebook.com/drtamarasolestamara@thesecurechild.comdrtamarasoles.comSupport the ShowHelp us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast 2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook  twitter and instagram

 Earn Continuing Education Credit for This EpisodeBecome a Member and Get Unlimited Continuing Education Credits for a YearAmanda Petrik-Gardner joins Dr. Tamara Soles to discuss Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors. Amanda describes the different BFRB’s including Trichotillomania (hair pulling disorder) and Excoriation (skin picking disorder). We discuss the differences between habits and BFRB’s, whether anxiety is always at the root, and how BFRBs differ from OCD compulsions. Amanda helps us understand the various functions of BFRBs including sensory, cognitive, emotional, and motor elements. Amanda also reviews the various treatment models including the most current Comprehensive Model of Behaviour (ComB Model).Amanda Petrik-Gardner a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the states of Kansas and Maine, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the states of Colorado, Missouri, and Michigan, a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) in the state of Nebraska.  She is passionate about the treatment of anxiety disorders, OCD, and BFRBs.  She helps those who experience Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Hoarding Disorder, and Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors like Trichotillomania (hair pulling disorder) and Excoriation (skin picking disorder), finally find hope and relief. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders including Generalized Anxiety, phobias, social anxiety, panic disorder, and illness anxiety disorder.  She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Kansas State University and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from the University of Kansas.  Her training is in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) including Exposure & Response Prevention.  Amanda is also trained in Inference Based Therapy (IBT or I-CBT), a metacognitive treatment for OCD and the Comprehensive Behavioral Model (ComB Model) for treatment of BFRBs.  HighlightsWhat are BFRB’sAre they caused by anxiety? How do we differentiate between habits and BFRB’s?Understanding the Function of a BFRBSensory contributions to BFRBsCognitive elements to BFRBsEmotional elements of BFRBsThe most effective treatment models such as the ComB ModelResourceshttps://BFRB.orghttps://www.amazon.com/OCD-Exposure-Coloring-Book-Relationship/dp/1709649119ConnectAmanda Petrik-GardnerWebsite: http://www.amandalcpc.com/ @anxietyocdtreatment (Facebook, TikTok, Insta)Dr. Tamara SolesInstagram  @drtamarasolesTwitter @drtamarasolesFacebook http://facebook.com/drtamarasolestamara@thesecurechild.comdrtamarasoles.comSupport the ShowIf you're enjoying the show, help us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast 2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook, twitter and instagramContinuing Education Program: https://thishourhaseducation.com

Earn Continuing Education Credit for This EpisodeBecome a Member and Get Unlimited Continuing Education Credits for a YearDr. Susan Campbell joins Dr. Tamara Soles to discuss her new book From triggered to Tranquil: How Self-compassion and Mindful Presence can Transform Relationship Conflicts and Heal Childhood Wounds. Dr. Campbell shares her proven 5 steps to understanding your trigger signature and gaining mastery over those almost automatic trigger responses. Whether triggered by a child or a partner, she shares her strategies for slowing down, reflecting, and even repairing after a trigger response.  We also discuss common parent triggers and what to do when a child is ready to repair but the parent is not.   Dr. Campbell has over 55 years of experience helping couples and parents learn to use trigger reactions as a doorway to healing and transformation. She is the author of eleven books on relationships and has been interviewed on such TV shows as Good Morning America and CNN's News Night. She also hosts a free monthly group coaching call which you can connect with in the show notes. Don’t forget to get credit for the learning you are doing! Visit thishourhaseducation.com to register for CE credits. HighlightsWhat is whole-makingHow to identify your trigger signatureHow to learn to Pause and ReflectHow to repair when you’ve been triggeredThe common trigger types for parentsWhat to do when a child is ready to repair but the parent is still stuckResourcesTo learn more from Dr. Campbell, join her free monthly group coaching call, or subscribe to her monthly newsletter at susancampbell.com where you will also learn about her upcoming workshops along with tools and tips for healthy relating.ConnectSusan Campbell, PhDWebsite: www.susancampbell.com Twitter: twitter.com/drsusan99 Facebook: facebook.com/drsusan99 Dr. Tamara SolesInstagram  @drtamarasolesTwitter @drtamarasolesFacebook http://facebook.com/drtamarasolestamara@thesecurechild.comdrtamarasoles.comSupport the ShowIf you're enjoying the show, help us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast 2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook, twitter and instagram