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How Do I Talk To My Children About Tragedy?

How Do I Talk To My Children About Tragedy?

  • February 27, 2022
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In episode 291, I received a question from a concerned parent asking for advice on how to talk to their son about tragedies that have happened within their school. In this post, I look more deeply into this delicate question and break down the multiple factors involved.

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Episode 291: Teen Suicide Contagion & Trauma Dissociation

  • February 25, 2022
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Hello, friends! In this episode, I take a look at two questions relating to talking to your children after experiencing a tragedy, and working through childhood issues when you struggle with numbness vs. unsettling flashbacks in therapy.

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Confidentiality for Minors: Could My Therapist Tell My Parents?

Confidentiality for Minors: Could My Therapist Tell My Parents?

  • February 5, 2022
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In episode 288, I received a question from a younger listener coping with anxiety, depression, and more subtle forms of self-harm, who is concerned that their therapist will disclose information about their self-harm to their parents. In this post, I discuss confidentiality for minors, how to approach this with your therapist, and also talk about sharing information with your parents/guardians or loved ones.

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How Can I Prevent Passing On My Trauma To My Kids?

How Can I Prevent Passing On My Trauma To My Kids?

  • December 5, 2021
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In episode 281, I received a question from a listener who has already come so far in their mental health journey but worries that they still may pass on the negative remnants of their childhood trauma to their own child. In this post, I talk about this in detail and highlight my thoughts on what you can do to help prevent these things from being passed down.

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Episode 247: Health Anxiety During a Pandemic & Suicidality in Children

Episode 247: Health Anxiety During a Pandemic & Suicidality in Children

  • April 9, 2021
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Hello, friends. In this episode, I offer my advice on two very important questions. The first examines approaches to help combat health anxiety during the pandemic, while the second looks at how you can support a child who is experiencing suicidal thoughts.

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