Best Teletherapy Podcasts (2024)

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#304 - Therapist Mentoring Session: Setting Up a Sensory Diet for Teletherapy Clients in Schools 47:23

1d ago47:23

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Check out our Autism Acceptance Month Sale, now through April 30, 2024 https://harkla.co/pages/aam-sale Save 15% on all sensory products Save 20% on all digital products We recently completed a 2-on-1 mentoring session with a fellow OT practitioner. We discussed some simple activities to do with her young child as well as brainstormed ideas for her…

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How effective is teletherapy? Diving deep into online psychotherapy with Katie Aafjes-van Doorn 1:19:03

3d ago1:19:03

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In this conversation, Dan talks with Dr. Katie Aafjes van Doorn about the effectiveness of teletherapy. Katie shares her perspective on teletherapy and its benefits, as well as the differences between phone and video therapy. They also explore the importance of the therapeutic presence in teletherapy and its potential impact on treatment outcomes. …

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Scientifically Supported Reading Instruction 49:27

8h ago49:27

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This episode is part of a two-part series on the topic of scientifically supported reading instruction. Joe Burns is a regional product manager for Capstone, an educational technology and publishing company. Having taught early childhood grades, Joe discusses the importance of developmental skill development in reading as well as how Capstone augme…

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The Deeper Learning approach at the Ulster (NY) Board of Cooperative Educational Services 42:15

8h ago42:15

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In 2023, Deeper Learning Global (DLg) awarded the Ulster, New York, Board of Cooperative Educational Services (Ulster BOCES) with the “Deeper Learning” designation. Ulster Superintendent Dr. Jonah Schencker discusses this designation and how the district operationalizes deeper learning through its north star commitments of developing self, contribu…

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#303 - You Should Be Skeptical if Someone Says They Will "Cure" Your Child's Neurological Diagnosis 16:04

9d ago16:04

16:04

April is OT Month and we’re celebrating with a HUGE sale on our digital courses! If you’re an occupational therapy practitioner, you can earn your CE with our courses that are approved through AOTA! Check out the SALE here - https://harkla.co/pages/ot-month-sale Sale ends April 14, 2024 at midnight! We received a message in IG asking about Brain Ba…

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Do therapists get better over time? Discussing therapist expertise with Dr. Terence Tracey 1:20:33

10d ago1:20:33

1:20:33

In this conversation, Dan and Dr. Terence Tracey talk about therapist expertise. Terry explains the importance of routine outcome monitoring (ROM) and the limitations of therapist expertise. They delve into the concept of hypothesis testing and the value of disconfirming hypotheses. Overall, the conversation explores the themes of therapy effective…

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#302 - Therapy Regression: What is it and Why Does it Happen? 20:47

18d ago20:47

20:47

Check out our newly re-launched digital course: Early Intervention Blueprint: Sensory and Developmental Milestones for Infants and Toddlers Designed for new and expecting parents, as well as therapists and professionals working with children ages birth - 4 years. OTs and OTAs - earn 11 CEU contact hours through AOTA with this digital course! What i…

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#301 - Does Your Toddler Have ADHD, SPD or Are They Acting in Typical Toddler Ways? 35:48

27d ago35:48

35:48

Check out our newly re-launched digital course: Early Intervention Blueprint: Sensory and Developmental Milestones for Infants and Toddlers Designed for new and expecting parents, as well as therapists and professionals working with children ages birth - 4 years. OTs and OTAs - earn 11 CEU contact hours through AOTA with this digital course! As ped…

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#300 - 7 Therapeutic Activities with Hula Hoops 21:59

30d ago21:59

21:59

Get ready for an episode full of simple, straightforward activities using one piece of equipment - a hula hoop! We dive into the benefits of this single piece of equipment, why you should have one in your home and multiple in your clinic and school, and then we jump right into our 7 favorite activities using hula hoops! Some of these activities can…

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Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom 37:45

1M ago37:45

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Following the release of Chat-GPT and other Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms, teachers and administrators at all levels of education have worked to react to both the possibilities and problems of AI. Carl Hooker is a former educator and now an author who analyzes the implications of AI for teaching and learning in his new book, Learning Evolu…

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#299 - When is the Right Time to Discharge from OT? 21:15

1M ago21:15

21:15

Our goal with OT when working with pediatric clients is to help the children and their families get through the day easier, learn the skills necessary for ADLs and IADLs, provide emotional regulation tools for all environments that the child is in, and ultimately be successful in all occupations of life that the child wants to participate in. Succe…

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Dr. Cynthia Wise and the Culture Conscious Campus Model 40:16

1M ago40:16

40:16

Dr. Cynthia Wise has developed a career-long track record of turning low-performing schools into schools of distinction. Currently the Principal and Chief Academic Officer of the Transformation Waco Charter Schools in Waco, TX, Dr. Wise discusses the Culture Conscious Campus Model that she has developed as a proven model for school transformation. …

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#298 - 10 Therapeutic Activities With a Yoga Ball 22:12

1M ago22:12

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Get ready for an episode full of simple, straightforward activities using one piece of equipment - a yoga/therapy ball! We dive into the benefits of this single piece of equipment, why you should have one in your home and multiple in your clinic and school, and then we jump right into our 10 favorite activities using a yoga ball! Some of these acti…

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Welcome to The Applied Psychology Podcast 0:41

2M ago0:41

0:41

The Applied Psychology Podcast is hosted by Dan Cox and features conversations with the world's foremost applied psychology experts. We cover a variety of applied psychology topics such as psychotherapy, mental health, happiness, interpersonal relationships, and much more. Listen to engaging and insightful episodes by subscribing to The Applied Psy…

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Providing Teletherapy Support for English Language Learners 30:55

2M ago30:55

30:55

Sam Torres is a bilingual case manager for VocoVision, a company that provides teletherapy services for students across multiple specialties. Sam discusses specific strategies for promoting success for English Language Learners, the fastest growing student population in the U. S. Sam explains unique needs facing ELL students, including the intersec…

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#297 - How to Build Literacy Skills and a Love for Reading 48:46

2M ago48:46

48:46

Sami Carrick is a Child Development & Certified Reading Specialist (M.Ed) who shares (research based) tips for busy parents to take a proactive approach to learning and reading in schools by building a really strong foundation in the younger years and really looking at the whole child. She believes that we can prevent a lot of learning struggles an…

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A Mobile App for Teaching WWI 44:27

2M ago44:27

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Theo Mayer is a self-proclaimed history nerd who is also passionate about the relevance of technology for learning. Working as the Chief Technologist for the Doughboy Foundation, Tayo and a team of developers created a mobile app that employs AR/VR concepts and narrative to help students in middle and high school grade levels learn about WWI. In ad…

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#296 - The Pyramid of Learning 27:08

2M ago27:08

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What is the Pyramid of Learning and why is it important? Williams and Shellenberger (1996) formulated this pyramid of learning and it highlights how sensory integration processing relates to the child’s learning process. This simple visual aide explains how academic learning, daily living activities (like brushing your teeth and getting dressed), e…

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#295 - Hypermobile Joints- What Are They and How Can You Provide Support? 26:52

2M ago26:52

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What are hypermobile joints? Who can they affect? What are the functional implications? We dive into these questions, the research, and some information that will be helpful if your child or your clients have hypermobile joints. We also talk about some of the challenges that can be associated with hypermobility. Things like strength training, swimm…

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#294 - A Primitive Reflex Integration Success Story You Don't Want to Miss! 1:01:35

2M ago1:01:35

1:01:35

We are so excited to introduce you to Jill Gockel, mom of 5, who left the corporate world at the end of 2016 to stay at home with her kids. In addition to raising her 5 kids, she also invests in real estate, has an online business, & is a continual learner. Our conversation with Jill centers around primitive reflexes. She explains how she first lea…

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#293 - Sensory Processing Red Flags in Infants and Toddlers 29:58

3M ago29:58

29:58

What are some things that we often see in infants, toddlers, and school age children that indicate sensory processing challenges? We list out our top sensory processing red flags for infants, including colic, missed milestones, and challenges with feeding. We then list out our top sensory processing red flags for toddlers which include avoiding pla…

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#292 - Eloping: The Why and How for Kids Who Run Away 22:05

3M ago22:05

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What is eloping? When we’re in therapy talking about eloping, it’s when the child runs. They run away from the task, they run away from the situation, or even run out of the building. There can be a variety of reasons for elopement - we dive into these reasons PLUS specific strategies for each potential reason, including: sensory strategies to help…

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Clearing Your Energetic Clutter with Coaching 34:42

3M ago34:42

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Description: We all have clutter in our lives, but what exactly is “Energetic Clutter” and how in the world can we begin to clear it? In this episode, we welcome Tanya Cole-Lesnick, a psychotherapist turned personal development coach. Tanya & Margo dive into coaching, group coaching, retreats and her coined term “Energetic Clutter”. Tanya also shar…

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#291 - Answering Your Sensory Questions! 24:57

3M ago24:57

24:57

We are your podcast DJs and today’s episode is answering YOUR questions! We talk about challenges between young siblings, a 4-year-old Autistic sensory seeker, a sensory-seeking toddler who struggles at bedtime, strategies for a 2-year-old Autistic sensory seeker who will be traveling, and adopted children who are struggling due to drug exposure in…

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#290 - Nutrition for Neurodivergent Children with the Autism Dietician 59:35

3M ago59:35

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Brittyn Coleman is a Registered Dietitian, Autism Nutrition Expert, and the Founder of the Nourishing Autism Collective. She helps parents of children with autism to nourish their kids confidently in a gradual, sustainable way. Through her practice, she has been able to support thousands of parents to expand their child’s diet in a sensory-friendly…

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ASHA Convention Review 53:10

4M ago53:10

53:10

The crew get together to review ASHA Convention This was originally recorded in December before technical difficulties struck and the holidays which forced the episode to be delayed 4 weeks.By MWH Production

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#289 - Help! My Child is Behind on Their Milestones- What Do I Do?? 25:35

4M ago25:35

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Developmental delays can happen for a variety of reasons- there’s no one to blame and you are not doing anything wrong! We’re going to share some of the typical developmental milestones so you can identify if your little one is on track or a little behind, what you can do to support their development, and who to reach out to and get more help from.…

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#288 - Primitive Reflexes: The Basics - Our Free Webinar 1:27:32

4M ago1:27:32

1:27:32

What are primitive reflexes? Why are they important? What are the signs of retained primitive reflexes? How can you help a child who has retained primitive reflexes Listen in and get the answers to these questions, and more! WATCH The Primitive Reflex Webinar and get access to the FREE downloads! Dive into the FULL digital course, Assessment and In…

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#287- 5 Steps to Creating a Sensory Circuit 19:00

4M ago19:00

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What is a sensory circuit? We use this term to describe an obstacle course that is used for a sensory diet routine. A sensory circuit can be used in the clinic as a way to meet your client's sensory threshold. It can be used at home as your child's daily sensory diet routine as well! We break down how to create an effective sensory circuit using 5 …

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#286 - Listener Question: Integrating Primitive Reflexes in the School Setting 2x Per Week 14:13

4M ago14:13

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Check out our Holiday Sensory Survival Guide, on sale NOW! Shop During Harkla’s Christmas SALE! Save 15% on ANY order! Shop and Save Until Dec. 14, 2023! harkla.co/pages/christmas-sale Shop and Save During Our Digital Course SALE - Save 20% on ANY Digital Course, Dec. 15 - Dec. 22, 2023. harkla.co/pages/digital-courses-holiday-sale Primitive Reflex…

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#285 - Tips for Improving Organization of Behavior 21:52

4M ago21:52

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Check out our Holiday Sensory Survival Guide, on sale NOW! Shop During Harkla’s Christmas SALE! Save 15% on ANY order! Shop and Save Until Dec. 14, 2023! harkla.co/pages/christmas-sale In this episode, we explore the fascinating topic of organization of behavior in children and how occupational therapy can play a crucial role in addressing these ch…

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#284 - OT Tips for Navigating Menstruation 22:37

5M ago22:37

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Check out our Holiday Sensory Survival Guide, on sale NOW! Shop During Harkla’s 12 Days of Christmas SALE! Save 12% on ANY order! Shop and Save Until Dec. 12, 2023! https://harkla.co/pages/12-days Answering a listener’s question in today’s episode: “I’d love it if you guys could dedicate an episode to all things relating to PERIODS. As my daughter …

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A School Safety Tool 34:00

5M ago34:00

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Faculty, staff, and students’ safety is of paramount concern for all educational systems. Although high-profile threats to safety capture national media attention, daily threats to safety such as altercations, vandalism, health incidents, and other issues must be part of a holistic safety strategy. Stacy Locke, Deputy Superintendent of Yakima (WA) …

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#283 - Strategies to Help When You're Parenting in Survival Mode 35:17

5M ago35:17

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Check out our Holiday Sensory Survival Guide, on sale NOW! Shop During the Harkla Holiday Sale and Save 20% on ANY Order! Nov. 20-27, 2023 Shop here - https://harkla.co/pages/holiday-sale This episode is all about parenting while in survival mode. If you’re a parent who feels like every day is a struggle, or if you’re a professional working with fa…

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Using Teachergram for Sustained Professional Development 40:04

5M ago40:04

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In special education, as well as the larger teaching field, there exists significant needs for ongoing professional development where teachers can orient with affinity groups that provide support and feedback that extends beyond local school districts. Dr. Jen Newton, an Associate Professor in the Patton College of Education at Ohio University and …

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#282 - Creating the Most Effective Visual Supports with Tara Phillips, MS, CCC-SLP 50:32

5M ago50:32

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Tara Phillips is a speech/language pathologist and has run her own communication based classroom for 25 years. She was at the early elementary level for the first part of her career, and at the early childhood level for the last 10 years. Tara earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Communicative Disorders at the University of Wisconsin-River…

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The Need for Computer Science Education 37:41

5M ago37:41

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Since the time of Sputnik, national education reform initiatives have made the case for integrating science, technology, engineering, and math into education at greater levels. Dr. Whitney Dove, CEO of Ellipsis Education, suggests that even greater attention should be given to computer science instruction. Dr. Dove discuses the need for holistic co…

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#281 - Why We Decided NOT to Get Our Masters in OT 31:52

5M ago31:52

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Today we answer your questions! First question: help for a 2.5 year old Down Syndrome child who drools constantly. Second question: why did we decide not to get our masters in OT. Third question: help for a 5 year old boy who displays a “humping” behavior. Fourth question: help with potty training in an outpatient pediatric clinic. We’d love to ans…

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Empowering Teachers and Students for Success 35:14

6M ago35:14

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Randi Economou is a former educator and current CEO of Capstone, an educational technology and publishing company dedicated to equitable access to education. In this discussion, Randi narrates her journey from the classroom to being an industry leader and also explains her perspectives on the need for high quality educational resources to empower t…

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#280 - 5 Functional Activities to do with a Platform Swing 22:25

6M ago22:25

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Occupational therapists have long recognized the benefits of incorporating sensory swings into therapy sessions. Platform swings, in particular, offer an unstable surface that challenges a child's body positioning, promoting improved motor planning, balance, coordination, and righting reactions. By engaging with a platform swing, children with sens…

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A case study of internships at the Ulster (NY) Board of Cooperative Educational Services 36:38

6M ago36:38

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Internships are commonly identified as a high-impact learning opportunity for students attending higher education institutions. Less frequently are internships discussed as a valuable learning tool for high school students. In this episode, Peter Harris, an Assistant Superintendent at the Ulster County (NY) Board of Cooperative Educational Services…

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#279 - New Sensory Strategies for a Mom Who's Tried it All [A Mentoring Session] 45:02

6M ago45:02

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Today’s episode is a LIVE call with a 2-1 mentoring client! The family provided us with details ahead of time, scheduled the session, and we jumped right into a brainstorming session! If you found this episode helpful, let us know! Make sure to check out all of our links below! We’d love to answer your questions on the podcast! Fill out this form -…

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Global competence skills and Artificial Intelligence: A discussion with Dana Mortenson 36:49

6M ago36:49

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Following the release of ChatGPT, artificial intelligence has rapidly become one of the most disruptive technology innovations in education. Though still early in adoption, the near-future impact of AI on teaching and learning is apparent. Dana Mortenson, CEO of the education non-profit World Savvy, discusses how AI technology can be facilitative i…

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#278 - The Benefits of Play Therapy with Rebekah Springs, LMFT, RPT 44:20

6M ago44:20

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Sensory Diet Digital Course SALE Oct. 16 - 20, 2023 https://harkla.co/products/sensory-diet-course Rebekah Springs is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#T1450) practicing in Portland, OR. She specializes in working with neurodivergent children and parents. She is trained in Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) and in DIR/Floortime therapy, a …

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An Effective Intake Process: You never have a second chance to make a 1st impression 44:04

6M ago44:04

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We’ve all heard the expression “You never get a second chance to make a first impression” but how does that saying relate to a practice Intake process? In this episode, we welcome back Mark Jacquot, Chief Operating Officer of The Juniper Center and Margo’s big brother. Mark & Margo dive into the importance of the Intake Process discussing what it i…

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#277 - 10 Facts About Sensory Processing Disorder 20:08

6M ago20:08

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Sensory Diet Digital Course SALE Starts October 16, 2023 October is Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) Awareness Month. SPD is a condition that affects how the brain processes and responds to sensory information from the environment and the body. Individuals with SPD may have difficulty regulating and interpreting sensory input, such as touch, sound…

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#276 - "Why Does My 2 Y.O. Say Everything is Hot? Is This a Sensory Thing?" 13:46

7M ago13:46

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Today’s episode answers a listener's question - “Why does my 2-year-old say everything is hot? Is this a sensory thing or a weird phase?” We dive into the different phases toddlers can go through, gestalt language processing, fun activities that identify temperatures, and strategies for interoception. Make sure to check out all of our links below! …

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#275 - Alternative Strategies for ADHD with Dr. David Nowell 57:16

7M ago57:16

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David D. Nowell, Ph.D. is a clinical neuropsychologist in private practice in Northborough, Massachusetts. He offers consultations to patients on an inpatient rehabilitation unit and is an adjunct instructor in neuropsychology to graduate students in the Clark University psychology program. Dr. Nowell speaks internationally to clinicians on such to…

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Infusing a Trauma Informed Approach in your Practice & with Clients 40:29

7M ago40:29

40:29

Have you heard the buzzwords “trauma informed approach” but aren’t really sure about how you can utilize it in your daily life? In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Bianka Hardin, Psy.D.. Dr. Hardin is the founder of Centered Therapy Chicago. Bianka & Margo tackle the topic of infusing a relational trauma informed approach in your practice and with…

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