The Coping Toolbox, a Child Psych Podcast
Drs. Jennifer Vriend, Laila Din Osmun, and Mary Simmering McDonald
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When Our Past Shows Up: Parenting, Identity and Attachment with Dr. Rana Pishva, C.Psych.
In this episode Dr. Mary speaks with Dr. Rana Pishva about how our own childhood experiences can resurface during parenthood. They discuss matrescence (the developmental shift of becoming a parent),…
Complex Kids, Simple Solutions with Dr. Jenny Demark, Dr. Linda Reinstein & Conrad Leung, BCBA
Dr. Laila sits down with Dr. Jenny Demark, C.Psych., Dr. Linda Reinstein, C.Psych., and Conrad Leung, BCBA, to discuss their new book, Complex Kids, Simple Solutions, and the powerful three-part…
Saving Childhood: Protecting Kids’ Mental Health in a Digital Age
Dr. Mary and Joanne Doucette, MSW, RSW (Social Worker) discuss how smartphones and social media affect kids' mental health, what the research shows, and why delaying phones can help. They offer…
Helping Children Grieve with Jana DeCristofaro, LCSW
In this episode, Jenn interviews Jana DeCristofaro, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Community Response Program Coordinator at Dougy Center, and host of the “Grief Out Loud” podcast. We discuss how…
Self-Compassion for Parents
In this episode Dr. Mary and Dr. Jenn describe self-compassion as a helpful skill to practice. They discuss how self-compassion helps us to be kinder to ourselves while navigating the challenges of…
Coping Skills for Panic Attacks in Teens with Janine Halloran, LMHC
In this episode, Dr. Laila interviews Janine Halloran, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, author and speaker from Massachusetts. They discuss how to motivate teens to develop a coping toolbox, and…
Emotion Coaching with Dr. Anna Campbell, R.Psych.
In this episode, Dr. Jenn is joined by Dr. Anna Campbell, a Registered Clinical Psychologist from Nova Scotia. Dr. Campbell describes what emotion coaching is, and how and when to use it. This…
Early Signs of Autism in Young Children
In this episode Drs. Jenn and Mary discuss some of the early signs of autism in young children. We discuss typical developmental milestones and what might be some indicators of differences in…
Test Anxiety
In this episode, Drs. Laila, Mary, and Jenn examine test anxiety. They discuss why we experience test anxiety and practical tips for before and during tests. Ideas for challenging worry thoughts and…
Grief and the Holidays with Joanne Doucette, RSW
In this episode, Dr. Jenn is joined once again by Joanne Doucette, Registered Social Worker to examine ideas to help navigate the holiday season while you are experiencing grief. They discuss various…
Coping with Separation Anxiety in Children
In this episode, Drs. Laila, Mary, and Jenn discuss separation anxiety and how it affects children and their caregivers. Common symptoms are discussed, and they explore ideas to help cope with the…
Perfectionism with Dr. Simon Sherry, RPsych
In this episode, Dr. Jenn interviews Dr. Simon Sherry. Dr. Sherry is a Professor at Dalhousie University and an internationally recognized expert in perfectionism. During this episode, Dr. Sherry…
The Adolescent Brain
In this episode, Drs. Jenn and Mary explore changes that take place in the adolescent brain, including how rewiring fine tunes the brain. This process starts at the back of the brain and moves to the…
S2E31 Helping Your Anxious Child Use Intentional Practice with Dr. Dawn Huebner
In this episode, Dr. Laila interviews world-renowned child psychologist, parent coach and award-winning author, Dr. Dawn Huebner. They discuss the importance of intentional practice in the treatment…
S2E30 Healthy Relationships
In this episode, Drs. Mary, Jenn, and Laila discuss qualities that are frequently observed as part of healthy relationships. Listeners are encouraged to observe what qualities they notice in their…
S2E29 Building Resilience in Children & Teens
In this episode, Drs. Jenn, Laila and Mary discuss how parents can help their children and teens build resilience. Topics covered include the importance of modelling resilience, optimism,…
S1E28 Social Anxiety in Children and Teens
In this episode, Drs. Jenn, Laila and Mary discuss social anxiety in children and teens. Common symptoms, evidenced-based treatment, and how parents can help their children cope with social anxiety…
S1E27 Grief in Children with Joanne Doucette, MSW, RSW
In this episode, Dr. Jenn is joined by Joanne Doucette, Registered Social Worker, from Ottawa (Ontario). They discuss differences between grief and mourning, the uniqueness of the experience of…
S1E26 Sleep in Children with Dr. Penny Corkum
In this episode, Dr. Jenn interviews Dr. Penny Corkum, Registered Psychologist & Professor in the Clinical Psychology Program with the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie…
S1E25 Kids and Needles: What Every Parent and Healthcare Provider Should Know to Reduce Pain and Fear with Dr. Jody Thomas
In this episode, Dr. Laila interviews Dr. Jody Thomas, Clinical Health Psychologist, Founder and CEO of the Meg Foundation, and Adjunct Faculty at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Thomas…
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The Coping Toolbox, a Child Psych Podcast has published 42 episodes since February 2021, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Kids & Family.
The Coping Toolbox, a Child Psych Podcast is currently moderate with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 38m.
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