Best MA Counselling Psych Podcasts (2024)

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Autism & Literacy- Issues and Recommendations 34:02

1+ y ago34:02

34:02

This might annoy you—but the way you were taught to teach reading is almost certainly not rooted in science. Gasp. I know right?! This might end up being a part 1 (of 2, 3, or 10) episode because I could talk about this for years. In this episode we’re unpacking the literacy gap in students with autism. What I’m sharing is derived from research I’v…

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Parenting Through Stress 58:13

1+ y ago58:13

58:13

If you grew up in the 80s or 90s, you were definitely NOT taught how to self-regulate. You may even be wondering: "How on Earth do I teach my kid to self-regulate, if I have NO idea how to do it myself?" (Read as: I am regularly flipping my lid, and feeling guilty about it.) I'm bringing you an exclusive opportunity to listen to components of a wor…

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Connection and Relationships- 3 Steps for Managing Challenging Behaviour 27:38

2y ago27:38

27:38

This is the episode you need to track down if you’re a parent in a power struggle, a teacher in a power struggle, or pretty much anyone trying to figuring how to better support a child whose behaviour has become an issue. Heads up though—my advice might not be what you expect. I do have 3 Steps to get you going, but I’m going on record and saying t…

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When Transitions Are Hard - Insight, Tips, and Reflections 29:09

2y ago29:09

29:09

When this Reel about transitions went viral, I knew we needed to dive into this topic ASAP. There's a big misunderstanding about the root cause of transitional issues, especially in a neurodivergent population, so that's where I'll start. I'll unpack some of my favourite strategies for supporting transitions, recognizing transitional issues vs. dem…

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My Favourite Strategies for ADHD and Impulse Control 31:42

2y ago31:42

31:42

After a short hiatus we're back with more of the goods. Today's episode is all about how we can do better for our ADHD kids. I'm bringing you practical strategies for working with the ADHD brain and not against; strategies to help you unlock potential, and spark motivation at home, or in school. Whether your biggest struggle is impulse control, exe…

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Stress, Anxiety and Your Environment 23:33

3y ago23:33

23:33

Imagine if you picked up the phone, and had a very casual riff with me about stress, anxiety and digging deep to figure out what the heck just triggered you; because that's what this episode is all about. It's a super informal, super practical, somewhat personal dialogue about how (and why) our environment can make or break our ability to regulate,…

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Co-Regulation and our Kids 35:16

3y ago35:16

35:16

In this unscripted episode I'm diving into co-regulation; what is it, and how do we achieve it? I'm talking about connection as the root upon which the tree is planted and how to navigate our own trigger points as parents, educators and therapists. Love the episode? Don't forget to connect on social, rate and review on your favourite podcast platfo…

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Mindfulness, Meditation and Yoga for Self Regulation 24:17

3+ y ago24:17

24:17

What are he benefits of mindfulness for our kids and can kids actually be mindful? No really, my kid is "a mile a minute" can they really truly SLOW DOWN? I'm unpacking the similarities and differences between mindfulness, meditation and yoga and discussing the benefits each can have on teaching and practicing self-regulation. Love the episode? Don…

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Autism and Self Regulation Part 2 37:49

3+ y ago37:49

37:49

In this episode we're keeping the convo going and talking about autism and self regulation as we tackle: 1. What to do when you can't avoid the big behaviour; how to navigate it like a champ. 2.How to avoid the common pitfalls of navigating a big behaviour or power struggle. 3. How to build a toolbox of coping skills for your kiddo (and yourself). …

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Autism and Self Regulation - Part 1 1:19:00

3+ y ago1:19:00

1:19:00

Talking about self-regulation honestly LIGHTS ME UP! :P This episode is JAM PACKED with theory and practical tips for building self-regulation skills in a neurodivergent population. Grab a notebook because I am spilling ALL the tea. Prepare for an epic brain dump of considerations, pit-falls, myths and facts, and strategies I've used over the last …

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Let's Get Clinical: Skill development, troubleshooting and values based programming 39:16

3+ y ago39:16

39:16

How do you measure progress in your kids, in your family, or in yourself? Much of what we do in science (the science of teaching, parenting and even the science of mental health) relies on data to guide decision making. We think about things like, test scores, rating scales, and how skills are developed and ultimately mastered (and hopefully mainta…

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Mental Health in the Workplace 45:19

3+ y ago45:19

45:19

Talking about how we actively pursue mental health in the workplace within our helping profession; unpacking how we support our employees in self-awareness, personal development, and commitment to habits that promote self regulation and mindfulness. I'm diving into some strategies that I've used (successfully and unsuccessfully) in supporting staff…

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Nutrition, Picky Eating and Healthy Relationships with Food with Ahuva Magder Hershkop, RD 37:27

3+ y ago37:27

37:27

Getting real with Ahuva Magder Hershkop, RD @AhuvaRD about all things nutrition, kids and the importance of science backed strategies for food education in a neurodivergent (and frankly, neurotypical) population. Ahuva spills the tea on how to talk to our kids about food, how to create routines around food when there are big behaviours involved, an…

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Meltdown Moments Tips and Tricks 35:54

3+ y ago35:54

35:54

Ever wonder what a parenting expert does when their own kid says "NO?!" Warning: Big behaviours ahead! I'm walking you through an actual meltdown moment with my 3 year old; what I did, what I didn't do, and how I handled it all. I'm unpacking what worked, what failed miserably and how I checked myself multiple times throughout the escapade. I'll ta…

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Mindfulness visualization for Kids 13:49

3+ y ago13:49

13:49

This is for kids--no intro, no ads, no transitional music.I'm walking your kids through how to use visualization as a tool to self-regulate. Pre-requisite skills to get the most out of this: ability to sit still for 10-15 minutes with coaching, ability to follow receptive instructions (spoken word) with coaching, ability to tolerate headphones, or …

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Mindfulness Practices For Families with Andrea Stuart, BCBA/Yogi 36:11

3+ y ago36:11

36:11

I'm joined by Behaviour Analyst, and Yoga instructor Andrea Stuart (IG-@integrativeabayogi), who discusses mindfulness practices you can adopt without any fancy resources, and without a huge time commitment. We're unpacking what mindfulness is, what it isn't, and how it can improve your parenting by tuning into the present moment. We discuss self-r…

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Sensory Defensiveness in Parents 34:12

3+ y ago34:12

34:12

I went viral on Tik Tok (3 times) for videos about sensory defensiveness and parenting. The consensus? “Wait...what?! That’s a thing? You mean—I’m not just jerk with a short temper who is easily irritated by my kids, and ahem—my life?” Nope! Well, I mean—maybe you are? But regardless, sensory sensitivity (being easily overwhelmed by sensory input—t…

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Let's talk about Autism 21:17

3+ y ago21:17

21:17

Let's start a conversation about autism; what it is, and more importantly--what it isn't. I'm clarifying somethings that were never explicitly taught to me in school (man, I wish); things I've learned by listening to autistic self advocates, working with brilliant minds within the fields, and of course--working directly the population myself for ov…

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Issues in Mental Health Supports for Neurodivergent People 39:14

3+ y ago39:14

39:14

Given the disproportionate number of neurodivergent (autistic, ADHD) kids impacted by mental health needs, you'd think there would be less barriers to getting support; lack of specialization, reluctance to collaborate and uncertainty with how to start are among top contributing factors. I'm unpacking some of the primary obstacles I've faced in advo…

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Let's Talk about ADHD 18:00

3+ y ago18:00

18:00

A quickie this time--but full of thoughts and considerations for folks with ADHD (especially kiddos). My quick tips for helping your ADHD kiddo overcome struggles like problem solving, self regulation, scheduling and much more. Let's dig in!

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10 Habits for a Special Needs Parent 26:38

4y ago26:38

26:38

Spoiler: Many of the things you learned in school (like the pursuit of equality) are probably wrong; but don't sweat it, when we know better, we do better. I'm sharing 10 ways you can contribute to a culture of equity over equality and parent your special needs kiddo in a way that aligns with your values. I'm spilling the tea on my 10 guiding value…

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Ableism in Schools 39:37

4y ago39:37

39:37

This might be my most controversial episode yet. We're digging into ableism in school; how to spot it, and how to stop it. I'll be the first to admit that this might ruffle a few feathers, but sometimes in order to do better we have to recognize our own missteps. I'll be honest and admit I've gone along with status quo before and thinking about tha…

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Support your kids as restrictions start to ease- Covid-19 edition 27:57

4y ago27:57

27:57

Let’s talk about what to expect as we move through phase 2 and phase 3 of reopening as we expand our bubbles and re-enter society adjusting to our new norms in post Covid times. What might our kids experience and how can we support them? Behaviour? Social skills? Communication? I’m discussing it all.…

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Anxiety, Covid-19 and Finding your Chill 30:57

4+ y ago30:57

30:57

2 things we all have in common: 1. We’re in a global pandemic 2. We’re anxious, our kids are anxious—we have no chill! I’m diving into what anxiety is like in quarantine, some surprising facts you didn’t know about how your mind works and some proactive ways I’ve found to restore my chill.

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Self-care during quarantine—happiness, gratitude and manifestation. 35:30

4+ y ago35:30

35:30

Cabin fever has set in, right? Kids are home, no end in sight—working from home—boss doesn’t “get it”, or you’ve been laid off—and you’re juggling more than ever wearing too many hats for too low a pay bracket. How do we target self care when we simultaneously have nothing but time and no time to even pee alone? If you’re like me, you’re simultaneo…

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Episode 86: Boomers vs. Xennial Parenting edition 1:26:57

4+ y ago1:26:57

1:26:57

To hear bonus weekly episodes sign up here: www.patreon.com/hilarioushumanitarianspod To support our show please RATE, REVIEW & SUBSCRIBE PR & interview requests: Deanna@HilariousHumanitariansPod.com Follow us on Instagram! @HilariousHumanitariansPodBy Deanna Silverman, LCSW & Erin Prewitt

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Episode 85: Preparing for 2020 & setting realistic goals 1:08:20

4+ y ago1:08:20

1:08:20

To hear bonus weekly episodes sign up here: www.patreon.com/hilarioushumanitarianspod To support our show please RATE, REVIEW & SUBSCRIBE PR & interview requests: Deanna@HilariousHumanitariansPod.com Follow us on Instagram! @HilariousHumanitariansPodBy Deanna Silverman, LCSW & Erin Prewitt

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Episode 84: Bethany Evans, M.A., Tarot Reader 1:01:45

4+ y ago1:01:45

1:01:45

In this episode we are interviewing Bethany Evans, M.A., owner and founder of Empowering Authenticity, Early Childhood Educator, Consciousness Mentor and Tarot Card reader. To find out more information and to book an appointment with Bethany please visit www.empoweringauthenticity.com. You can also follow Bethany at @empoweringauthenticity To hear …

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Ep 83: Guest Billie Lee, Transgender Activist 1:34:29

4+ y ago1:34:29

1:34:29

This week we interviewed Billie Lee who is transgender activist, champion for the LGBT community, producer, host, influencer and all around fantastic human being. We had such a great time hanging with Billie, getting to know her and Erin even gave her an intuitive reading. So fun! You won't want to miss this week's episode. Follow Billie @itsmebill…

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Ep 82: Dr. Betty; A day in the life of a medical resident 1:26:14

4+ y ago1:26:14

1:26:14

To hear bonus weekly episodes sign up here: www.patreon.com/hilarioushumanitarianspod To support our show please RATE, REVIEW & SUBSCRIBE PR & interview requests: Deanna@HilariousHumanitariansPod.com Follow us on Instagram! @HilariousHumanitariansPodBy Deanna Silverman, LCSW & Erin Prewitt

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Part II Nurse Heidi answering your health questions 58:20

4+ y ago58:20

58:20

To hear bonus weekly episodes sign up here: www.patreon.com/hilarioushumanitarianspod To support our show please RATE, REVIEW & SUBSCRIBE PR & interview requests: Deanna@HilariousHumanitariansPod.com Follow us on Instagram! @HilariousHumanitariansPodBy Deanna Silverman, LCSW & Erin Prewitt

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Part 1 Nurse Heidi answers your health questions 53:30

4+ y ago53:30

53:30

This week we are joined by Heidi Johnston who has been a nurse and educator for over 25 years. Heidi was gracious enough to answer our Instagram audience's questions that ranged from sex drive concerns, pregnancy, menopause, body image issues and more. This episode is for anyone who has always wanted to ask their medical provider a question but wer…

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Interview with Master Healer Practitioner Kelle Evans 1:00:49

5y ago1:00:49

1:00:49

In Episode 79 we speak with Master Healer Kelle Evans about the importance of energy work and how we can incorporate it into our daily lives. It was truly enlightening. Follow Kelle on Instagram @TheHealingPortal To hear bonus weekly episodes sign up here: www.patreon.com/hilarioushumanitarianspod To support our show please RATE, REVIEW & SUBSCRIBE…

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Part 2 White Privilege with Dr. Becky Martinez 1:01:52

5y ago1:01:52

1:01:52

Episode 78 is part 2 of White Privilege with Dr. Becky Martinez. If you missed part 1 check out episode 77! To hear bonus weekly episodes sign up here: www.patreon.com/hilarioushumanitarianspod PR & interview requests: Deanna@HilariousHumanitariansPod.com Follow us on Instagram! @HilariousHumanitariansPod…

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Dr. Becky Martinez discussing White Privilege Part 1 56:31

5y ago56:31

56:31

In this episode we interview Dr. Becky Martinez who is a consultant and trainer with an emphasis on social justice, leadership and organizational change. We had the honor of speaking with Dr. Martinez in this 2 part episode where we learned a lot about our own whiteness. Erin and Deanna asked questions to Dr. Martinez that we believe a lot of peopl…

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Bribery vs. Reinforcement and How to Own Parenting 39:51

5y ago39:51

39:51

So... bribery and reinforcement are basically the same thing right? WRONG! Like, really, really wrong. But don't worry...I got you. By the end of this episode you'll be schooling your friends in the ins and outs of effective reinforcement strategies, and owning the parenting game (ok, ok, you'll be a good 5 steps ahead of where you were before you …

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Matt Coulter from the BeYoutiful Foundation 1:06:37

5y ago1:06:37

1:06:37

Episode 76: This week we interviewed Matt Coulter, cofounder of the BeYoutiful Foundation. It was a blast! Matt has partnered with the incredibly successful Riawna , Nikki and Jill of the elite hair salon NineZeroOne to bring this amazing foundation to so many people battling the greatest fight of their life. If you'd like to support this amazing c…

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Your answers about pregnancy! 56:52

5y ago56:52

56:52

You wanted more episodes on pregnancy, you got it! Episode 75 is all about pregnancy and your feedback from our Instagram question poll we created so we could collect some of your most insightful, real and hilarious answers. Enjoy! To hear bonus weekly episodes sign up here: www.patreon.com/hilarioushumanitarianspod PR & interview requests: Chrissi…

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