I’m honored to chat with my long-time colleague, Angela Jans, Registered Psychologist from Lethbridge. Join us for a discussion about emotional regulation; what it looks like, how it affects kids ‘development, and what parents can do to help their kids learn how to self-regulate.

Angela Jans:

Owner of Angela Jans Counselling Services in Lethbridge Alberta:

⁠https://www.angelajanscounselling.com/⁠

Angela’s YouTube Channel:

⁠https://www.youtube.com/@angelajanscounsellingservi2198⁠

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Daniel Siegel Hand model of the brain 

⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFTljLo1bK8⁠

Daniel Siegel Name it to tame it

⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xBcrxt_0qA⁠

Daniel Siegel, The Whole Brain Child (book)

https://drdansiegel.com/book/the-whole-brain-child/

Becky Kennedy (TED Talk)

⁠https://www.ted.com/talks/becky_kennedy_the_single_most_important_parenting_strategy⁠

Sensory SLP – Jessie Ginsburg 

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1323454545569825 

My guest is Leanna Santangelo, Registered Psychologist from Lethbridge. In this episode, we discuss the anxiety that teens and young adults face, with a special look at young athletes. We also talk about what parents can to do help their kids cope with anxiety.

Leanna Santangelo:

Owner of Fill Your Cup Counselling in Lethbridge Alberta:

⁠https://leannasantangelo.wixsite.com/fillyourcup⁠

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/fill_your_cup_counselling/⁠

Psychology Today: ⁠https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/leanna-santangelo-lethbridge-ab/454911⁠

Books mentioned in this episode:

The Anxious Generation: ⁠https://www.anxiousgeneration.com/book⁠

Flow: ⁠https://www.amazon.ca/Flow-Psychology-Experience-Mihaly-Csikszentmihalyi/dp/0061339202⁠

Finding Flow: ⁠https://www.amazon.ca/Finding-Flow-Psychology-Engagement-Everyday/dp/0465024114⁠

My guest is Bethany Ashley Smith from the UK. In this episode, we discuss:

 -healing during the holidays for parents

-helping kids cope with complex trauma

-coping with feelings of loneliness

-practicing self-compassion

Bethany Ashley Smith’s Website: https://www.bethanyashleysmith.co.uk/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethany-ashley-smith-15851b215/?originalSubdomain=uk

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethany_ashley_smith/?hl=en

Ashely’s titles, experience, and credentials:

-Registered Nurse and Psychotherapist

-Areas of Practice: ADHD, EMDR, Sexology

-Dad Champion

In her practice, Beth facilitates a weekly complex trauma group in addition to 1:1 therapy.

On her website, she has published great articles on mental health, particularly therapy, ADHD, relationships, grief and loss, and addiction recovery:

https://www.bethanyashleysmith.co.uk/articles

My guest is Dr. Emily Keller, Play Therapist from California. In this episode, Emily discusses children’s natural state of wonder and their emotional world, along with what parents can do to foster a healthy state of wonder and emotional expression.

Dr. Emily Keller:

-Ph.D., LPCC, RPT-S

-Play Therapist

-Facilitates Sand Tray and Expressive Arts Counselling for kids, teens, and their families

https://www.dremilykeller.com/

My guest is Vange Cain, model, author, and women’s empowerment coach from Toronto. In this episode, Vange talks about her journey in motherhood, how moms can feel empowered in their role, and how dads can support them.

My guest for this episode is . . . ME!

I’m flying solo. Talking about the most common hiccups that dads experience (based on my personal and professional experience).

What are they?

How can dads deal with them?

My guest is Bosede Oyelakin from Lagos, Nigeria.

In this episode, we talk about the state of mental health in the world today. This will include the current impact of stigma on mental health and what is needed for positive change.

Bosede Oyelakin is a Certified Psychotherapist, Public Speaker, and Mental Health Therapist/Child and Adolescent Counsellor.

Her website is: https://www.bosede-christiana-oyelakin-services.org/