Emotional Health - Brad Moser Registered Psychologist Inc. https://bradmoserpsychologist.ca Psychologist Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:49:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://bradmoserpsychologist.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/cropped-BM-logo-e1682866629201-32x32.png Emotional Health - Brad Moser Registered Psychologist Inc. https://bradmoserpsychologist.ca 32 32 Borrowing Your Calm: Helping Kids Regulate Big Emotions, with guest Angela Jans https://bradmoserpsychologist.ca/borrowing-your-calm-helping-kids-regulate-big-emotions-with-guest-angela-jans/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=borrowing-your-calm-helping-kids-regulate-big-emotions-with-guest-angela-jans https://bradmoserpsychologist.ca/borrowing-your-calm-helping-kids-regulate-big-emotions-with-guest-angela-jans/#respond Thu, 26 Mar 2026 02:13:53 +0000 https://bradmoserpsychologist.ca/?p=240841

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 

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]]> https://bradmoserpsychologist.ca/borrowing-your-calm-helping-kids-regulate-big-emotions-with-guest-angela-jans/feed/ 0 When Everything Feels Like Too Much: Anxiety and Today’s Youth, with guest Leanna Santangelo https://bradmoserpsychologist.ca/when-everything-feels-like-too-much-anxiety-and-todays-youth-with-guest-leanna-santangelo/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=when-everything-feels-like-too-much-anxiety-and-todays-youth-with-guest-leanna-santangelo https://bradmoserpsychologist.ca/when-everything-feels-like-too-much-anxiety-and-todays-youth-with-guest-leanna-santangelo/#respond Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:48:10 +0000 https://bradmoserpsychologist.ca/?p=240832

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

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]]> https://bradmoserpsychologist.ca/when-everything-feels-like-too-much-anxiety-and-todays-youth-with-guest-leanna-santangelo/feed/ 0 Dad, Don’t Forget Yourself: Coping, Compassion, and Holiday Healing. With guest, Bethany Ashley Smith https://bradmoserpsychologist.ca/dad-dont-forget-yourself-coping-compassion-and-holiday-healing-with-guest-bethany-ashley-smith/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dad-dont-forget-yourself-coping-compassion-and-holiday-healing-with-guest-bethany-ashley-smith https://bradmoserpsychologist.ca/dad-dont-forget-yourself-coping-compassion-and-holiday-healing-with-guest-bethany-ashley-smith/#respond Tue, 09 Dec 2025 19:50:22 +0000 https://bradmoserpsychologist.ca/?p=240818

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

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]]> https://bradmoserpsychologist.ca/dad-dont-forget-yourself-coping-compassion-and-holiday-healing-with-guest-bethany-ashley-smith/feed/ 0 Holding Space for you and your kids: The Importance of Emotional Health. With guest, Dr. Tara Quinn. https://bradmoserpsychologist.ca/holding-space-for-you-and-your-kids-the-importance-of-emotional-health-with-guest-dr-tara-quinn/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=holding-space-for-you-and-your-kids-the-importance-of-emotional-health-with-guest-dr-tara-quinn https://bradmoserpsychologist.ca/holding-space-for-you-and-your-kids-the-importance-of-emotional-health-with-guest-dr-tara-quinn/#respond Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:17:56 +0000 https://bradmoserpsychologist.ca/?p=240808

My guest is Dr. Tara Quinn from Sussex, UK. In this episode, we discuss:

-holding space: what it is and how parents can hold space for themselves and their kids

-how parents can address and promote the emotional and mental health of their kids

Dr. Quinn’s Website: https://drtara.co.uk/about-dr-tara-quinn-cirillo/

Dr. Quinn’s titles, experience, and credentials:

HCPC Registered Psychologist (Health & Care Professions Council) and Associate Fellow of British Psychological Society

 

Over 20 years clinical experience in mental health & disability

 

Author:

 

  • Mental Health Micro Gains: 50 small actions that Will Make a Difference to Your Wellbeing

 

  • Talking Heads: Your Guide to Finding a Qualified Therapist in the UK

 

Podcast Host: The Adversity Psychological Podcast:

 

https://drtara.co.uk/category/adversity-psychologist-podcast-espisodes/

 

Founder and Director of The Conversation Starter Project and The Human Animal Welfare Alliance.

 

Broadcaster, Presenter, Media Expert

 

broadcaster, presenter, podcaster, and author of Mental Health Micro Gains: 50 Small Actions that Will Make a Difference to your Wellbeing.

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]]> https://bradmoserpsychologist.ca/holding-space-for-you-and-your-kids-the-importance-of-emotional-health-with-guest-dr-tara-quinn/feed/ 0 You Are Not Alone: Suicide Prevention Through Connection, with Guest John Thompson https://bradmoserpsychologist.ca/you-are-not-alone-suicide-prevention-through-connection-with-guest-john-thompson/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=you-are-not-alone-suicide-prevention-through-connection-with-guest-john-thompson https://bradmoserpsychologist.ca/you-are-not-alone-suicide-prevention-through-connection-with-guest-john-thompson/#respond Thu, 04 Sep 2025 20:30:34 +0000 https://bradmoserpsychologist.ca/?p=240754

My guest is John Thompson, Supervisor of Outreach and Education at Lethbridge Family Services. John has worked in the area of suicide prevention since 1989. In this episode, we talk about suicide prevention and why connectedness and resources are important.

September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day.

The theme for this year is Changing the Narrative. We are all responsible for suicide prevention. By reaching out to those you are concerned about – those who may be feeling disconnected. Asking them how things are going. Asking them if they are having thoughts of suicide. Connecting them with supports (suicide and crisis help lines, counsellors in your area). Listening to them. Showing them kindness and support; care and concern.

By talking about suicide and suicide prevention, we can change the narrative from stigma to the importance of opening up and reaching out.

Isolation increases the risk of suicide.

Social connections prevent suicides.

Learn more at www.iasp.info/wspd

Warning: in this episode, we talk about suicide.

If you are feeling triggered by these discussions or if you are thinking about suicide, take care of yourself.

 

If you need immediate help – call 911 or go to your local hospital’s ER.

 

Crisis Help Lines – Phone and Text:

 

Look-up the Crisis and Suicide Prevention Helplines in your city, area, country

 

Canada:

 

Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: call or text 9-8-8

 

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 686868

 

Alberta:

 

Mental Health Help Line: 1-877-303-2642

 

Southern Alberta:

 

Distress Line of Southwestern Alberta: (403) 327-7905

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Father’s Day Special.

Me and my youngest boy: Rhett.

Super Daddio: The Power-Ups of Fatherhood and Mario.

Mario has Power-Ups: mushrooms make him bigger; fire flowers make him shoot fire balls; feathers make him fly; stars make him invincible.

Dads have Power-Ups too. What makes us feel bigger, stronger, smarter? What makes us feel more confident, empowered, and fulfilled?

Join us for a discussion about life, love, and Mario.

A great show for dads, moms, and Nintendo fans.

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My guest is Dr. Brett Hill, Chiropractor from Calgary. In this episode, we discuss the effects of modern gaming on children’s development, and what parents can do to promote healthy use of gaming and brain/spinal cord development for their kids.

Dr. Brett Hill

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]]> https://bradmoserpsychologist.ca/game-on-healthy-minds-and-spines-for-kids-with-guest-dr-brett-hill/feed/ 0 Fostering Children’s Emotions and Natural State of Wonder, with guest Dr. Emily Keller https://bradmoserpsychologist.ca/fostering-childrens-emotions-and-natural-state-of-wonder-with-guest-dr-emily-keller/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fostering-childrens-emotions-and-natural-state-of-wonder-with-guest-dr-emily-keller https://bradmoserpsychologist.ca/fostering-childrens-emotions-and-natural-state-of-wonder-with-guest-dr-emily-keller/#respond Wed, 26 Feb 2025 13:37:56 +0000 https://bradmoserpsychologist.ca/?p=240714

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/

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]]> https://bradmoserpsychologist.ca/fostering-childrens-emotions-and-natural-state-of-wonder-with-guest-dr-emily-keller/feed/ 0 Empowered Motherhood, with guest Vange Cain https://bradmoserpsychologist.ca/empowered-motherhood-with-guest-vange-cain/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=empowered-motherhood-with-guest-vange-cain https://bradmoserpsychologist.ca/empowered-motherhood-with-guest-vange-cain/#respond Tue, 29 Oct 2024 22:40:10 +0000 https://bradmoserpsychologist.ca/?p=240689

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.

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]]> https://bradmoserpsychologist.ca/empowered-motherhood-with-guest-vange-cain/feed/ 0 Navigating the Parent Child Dynamic in Adult Intimate Relationships https://bradmoserpsychologist.ca/navigating-the-parent-child-dynamic-in-adult-intimate-relationships/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=navigating-the-parent-child-dynamic-in-adult-intimate-relationships https://bradmoserpsychologist.ca/navigating-the-parent-child-dynamic-in-adult-intimate-relationships/#respond Tue, 30 Jul 2024 14:17:04 +0000 https://bradmoserpsychologist.ca/?p=240678

In this episode, I talk about a very common dynamic within romantic relationships. 

The Parent-Child Dynamic, when one partner takes on the Adult role and the other takes on the Child role. 

This dynamic happens between 2 adults of any age, sexual orientation, gender identity, racial, cultural or ethnic background.

Tune in to learn how this dynamic plays out and how to navigate it.

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