In episode 82 of the “Are they 18 yet?®” Podcast, I sit down with my friend and mentor Stephanie Hayes and talk about comfort zones. I share my experiences within the context of my personal business, but this applies to therapists as well. Specifically, I share how the pandemic impacted the way I provide services…
Category: Mental health
EP 81: Whose job is it to work on executive functioning?
In the School of Clinical Leadership, I’ve devoted an entire suite of programs to educating professionals on executive functioning. Even though the focus of the program is about career development and leadership, I believe that any professional working with K-12 kids needs extensive knowledge of executive functioning in order to lead effectively. I’ve likely given…
EP 62: Childhood anxiety and mental health(with Dr. Ambroes Pass-Turner)
There’s been an increase in depression and anxiety in kids in recent years, which is why I wanted to have an expert on the show who’s had years of experience working with childhood trauma and anxiety. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Ambroes Pass-Turner, who has worked in mental health for over 20 years…
EP 59: ADHD coaching for young adults (with Lori Melnitsky)
When it comes to working on executive functioning and “social skills”, one of the biggest complaints I hear from therapists is that their clients don’t generalize. That’s often because when it comes to working on these types of skills, direct therapy alone isn’t enough to help kids apply skills. I often encourage SLPs to think…
EP 040: Cognitive distortions and ADHD
When it comes to supporting kids with ADHD or other conditions that impact executive functioning, it can be challenging to understand some of the behaviors we’re seeing. Sometimes figuring out why they act the way they do can be confusing, especially when it appears that they’re engaging in certain self-sabotaging behaviors. This might include (but…
EP 034: Why you shouldn’t assume “laziness” in neurodivergent kids
This is part 3 of a 3-part series on the common problems with interventions for ADHD and autism. When you have some type of neurological variation that causes you to experience the world in a different way, you automatically become an easy target for manipulation. Those who are easily overwhelmed, or who aren’t sure how…
EP 025: The problem with positive thinking
In this episode, I talk about “toxic positivity” in both the parenting and professional communities for therapists and teachers. If you’ve ever felt dismissed when someone told you to “look on the bright side” or “be grateful for what you have”, you’ll appreciate this discussion. I share:✅Why telling someone to “just think positive” can make an…
EP 014: Am I neurotypical? I’m not sure.
When I was growing up, the idea of being diagnosed with a mental health condition or a disability had a certain negative stigma associated with it. So did the idea of going to therapy or receiving any type of specialized intervention (both which I’ve received, as a child and an adult). Unfortunately, many people still…