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. 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

• Chiropractor
• Owner, Xperience Life Chiropractic
• New online program – Your Posture Program: https://www.yourpostureprogram.com/

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 Sammy Merritt, Counselling Psychologist, Certified in Pediatric Sleep. In this episode, Sammy discusses the impacts that the holidays have on kids’ emotional regulation and sleep, and what parents can do to help their children regulate their emotions and practice healthy sleep patterns.

While Sammy Merritt is a counselling psychologist in Alberta, any information she shares here is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for psychological treatment, advice, or therapy from a mental health professional, nor is it medical advice. There are no guaranteed outcomes from consuming this content, including no guaranteed results for sleep and wellness. If you need mental health support, please seek mental health care from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.

My guest is Jessica Heil, Psychologist, Director, Supervisor, and Podcaster from Calgary. In this episode, Jessica talks about Borderline Personality Disorder and what parents need to know if their teenage or adult child has or is suspected to have this disorder.

To learn more about Jessica, check out her website: www.innersolutions.ca and The Inner Solutions Podcast.