133. Angela Murphy - How to Support Children's Mental Health

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School psychologist and "Wonder Pup" series author Angela Murphy discusses the overlooked struggles of the 'class clown', the rise in student mental health concerns post-pandemic, and the benefits of animal therapy and self-care, drawing from her personal experiences and insights from her books.
Angela Murphy is an author, educator, school psychologist and Complex Trauma Resource's Director of School Programs. Angela completed an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Dalhousie University, and later completed a B.Ed. degree from the University of Calgary (U of C). Next, she completed a Master's degree in Child and Applied Psychology from the U of C. Angela brings expansive knowledge from her work over the past 16 years in schools, 13 years in Indigenous communities, and the past 6 years working from a trauma informed lens.
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Chapters

1. Self-Care and Psychology With Angela Murphy (00:00:00)

2. Boundaries and Connections in Trauma Care (00:09:34)

3. Stress's Impact on Sleep and Coping (00:20:26)

4. Pandemic's Impact on Students' Mental Health (00:28:55)

5. Animal Therapy and Active Listening (00:37:52)

6. Teaching Positive Self-Talk and Self-Care (00:46:25)

7. Accessing Books and Website Resources (00:55:39)