The Coping Toolbox, a Child Psych Podcast

By: Drs. Jennifer Vriend Laila Din Osmun and Mary Simmering McDonald
  • Summary

  • A podcast hosted by Canadian licensed Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychologists Drs. Jennifer Vriend, Laila Din Osmun, and Mary Simmering McDonald, C.Psych. Topics covered include a wide variety of subjects such as dealing with child anxiety, low mood, sleep difficulties and parenting issues. Guest speakers include other Child Psychologists and developmental professionals.
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Episodes
  • Helping Children Grieve with Jana DeCristofaro, LCSW
    Nov 12 2024

    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 grief might appear during different developmental stages across childhood and adolescence. We explore long-term effects of grief and protective factors. Jana outlines the challenges of helping your child grieve, while you as a caregiver are grieving, and ideas to manage these difficult times. The difficult question about talking to children about terminal illness is explored.

    Resources:

    https://www.dougy.org/resources/audience/parents-caregivers?how=self-care&who=&type=

    https://www.dougy.org/

    https://www.dougy.org/news-media/podcasts

    https://thecopingtoolbox.podbean.com/e/grief-in-children-with-joanne-doucette-msw-rsw/

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    51 mins
  • Self-Compassion for Parents
    Sep 25 2024

    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 raising kids. Three steps toward self-compassion are explored: 1. Noticing our thoughts; 2. Reminding ourselves that raising kids is a tough job and we are not alone; and 3. Be kind to ourselves. They examine how we tend to be critical of ourselves, particularly when we are having a difficult time. The positives of practicing self-compassion are highlighted, including that when we are more compassionate toward ourselves, we can be more compassionate toward others.

    Resources:

    https://self-compassion.org/

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    32 mins
  • Coping Skills for Panic Attacks in Teens with Janine Halloran, LMHC
    Jun 21 2024

    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 coping strategies for older children and teens experiencing panic attacks (including challenging anxious thoughts, deep breathing, distraction and exposure exercises).

    Resource:

    1) Janine Halloran's websites and podcast:

    https://www.janinehalloran.com

    https://copingskillsforkids.com/big-feelings

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZlimmqsvd7ugw7WWa3qU4w

    Calm and Connected Podcast

    2) Anxiety Canada's handout on panic disorder: https://www.anxietycanada.com/sites/default/files/adult_hmpanic.pdf

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    24 mins

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