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Hi and welcome to the playful psychologist podcast with Emily Hanlon, where we will cover all things related to child and adolescent psychology! This weekly podcast explores topics related to child and adolescent psychology. It covers developmental disorders, self-esteem, resilience, emotional well-being, and more. Each episode will guide you to more information via The Playful Psychologist website including blog posts, free resources, and so much more!! The podcast’s website features relevant academic articles, links to resources that were discussed in the podcast, blog posts, and the online store: www.theplayfulpsychologist.com

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Neuroaffirming Practice 29:35

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In the season finale episode of The Playful Psychologist podcast, I am joined by Educational & Developmental Psychologist, Sandhya Menon. Sandhya is the founder of Onwards and Upwards Psychology and has a huge passion for neuroaffirming practice in allied health. She is also the brilliant author of the most beautifully, neuroaffirming picture books for children. In this episode, Sandhya shares her insights into neuroaffirming practice. We will explore the following questions: What is neuroaffirming practice? How does this differ to types of therapeutic approaches we have seen in the past? How does neuroaffirming practice change the way we view social skill development in autistic people? What are the positive outcomes of neuroaffirming practice? To follow Sandhya on social media, follow @onwardsandupwardspsychology You can also check out her incredible resources, including her picture books and upcoming professional development courses, via her website: https://www.onwardsandupwardspsychology.com.au/…

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Navigating a Diagnosis as a Family 34:09

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In this weeks episode of The Playful Psychologist Podcast, I am joined by Jess from the instagram account @aussieautismfamily. Jess is the mother of two beautiful kids. Her son Jacob is autistic and her account if full of raw and real challenges and successes of raising an autistic child. As I also have a younger brother who is autistic and I am extremely passionate about supporting the family as a whole, as they navigate a diagnosis. In this episode, Jess shares the diagnostic journey for her son Jacob, what that process was like for the family, and the emotions that come with receiving a diagnosis. I am so grateful to Jess for sharing her experiences with us. If you would like to follow Jess and her beautiful family on social media, her handle is @aussieautismfamily…

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Let's talk SPEECH (delay & therapy) 26:19

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In this weeks episode of The Playful Psychologist Podcast, I am joined by Mariah Apostolopoulos from Sound Adventures to explore speech delay. Mariah is a speech pathologist based in Melbourne. This episode will explore the following points: What is the role of a speech pathologist? What is a speech delay and are there different types of delay? What is the difference between a receptive and expressive speech delay and what are some things to look out for? In Australia, what is the referral process to see a speech pathologist and when should parents seek support? When should parents start to consider speech therapy for pronunciation difficulties? To keep up to date with Mariah and her incredible work, follow her on Instagram: @sound.adventures Website with details about speech pathology consultations and group offerings: https://soundadventures.com.au Teachers pay teachers (TPT) for freebies and low cost downloads: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Sound-Adventures-Speech-Pathology Sound Adventure Books: https://soundadventures.com.au/book…

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Why We Need to Drop the 'SHY' Label 33:09

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In this week's episode of The Playful Psychologist Podcast, I am joined by Sarah Bolitho from Secure Foundations. Sarah is a Master's qualified Child & Family Play Therapist and a mother of three. In this episode, we explore the negative impact labelling children can have. We focus heavily of the negative connotations associated with labelling a child as 'SHY.' We explore why it's time to drop the 'shy' label, give you some ideas of how to respond if someone calls your child shy, and how to reframe 'shy' behaviour more positively. Sarah is a wealth of parenting knowledge. You can follow her on socials at @securefoundations or check out her website and incredible parenting 'POP Club' here: https://www.securefoundations.com.au/…

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What Toys Do Kids Actually Need? 15:07

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In this weeks episode of The Playful Psychologist podcast, we are going to talk all thing 'toys.' So often, we get sucked in as parents and think we need ALL the latest toys, ALL the new toys and everything in between to keep our kids entertained, But what ends up happening? The more toys they get, the more overwhelmed they get, the less time they spend engaged in quality play, and the MORE we hear ‘I’m bored’ which in turn makes us think we need to get new toys, creating a never ending cycle and cluttering up your home with unnecessary items. Let's break down the topic of toys and figure out what we actually need.…

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Communicating With Your Child's Daycare/Kindergarten 30:12

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In this weeks episode of The Playful Psychologist, I am joined by Jayde Gutterson to discuss communicating with daycares, kindergartens and pre schools. Jayde is an educator and has worked in childcare settings for many years. Her role is currently based in sessional kindergarten. In this episode, we discuss: What are the biggest difficulties educators face in a daycare setting when it comes to behaviour or a diagnosis? How can allied health professionals work with educators? Are strategies that are suggested to daycares 'unrealistic?' What are the best ways to approach a daycare as a parent or allied health clinician? What are three things you wish people knew about early childhood educators?…

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Toddler Anxiety with Dr Kathryn Hackman 30:12

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In this weeks episode of the Playful Psychologist podcast, I am joined by Dr Kathryn Hackman, to explore toddler anxiety. Dr Kathryn is the founder of one of the most brilliant apps for anxious/sensitive kids, Courageous Kids. Developed by Dr Kathryn Hackman, in collaboration with a leading paediatric occupational therapist and psychologist, all mothers, the Courageous Kids app is specifically designed to build children's confidence and resilience through the use of editable social stories and story boards. In this episode, the following questions will be explored: What is anxiety? Can toddlers be anxious? Or is it just a reflection of our own anxiety as parents? What makes toddlers anxious? What does toddler anxiety look like? How do we help anxious toddlers? You can learn more about Courageous Kids here, or download it in the App Store: https://www.courageouskidsapp.com/…

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The Role of a School Psychologist 22:54

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In this weeks episode of the Playful Psychologist Podcast, I am joined by Ali Fiorentino to discuss the role of a school psychologist. Ali is an Australian school psychologist with experience working across primary, secondary and education support centres in rural and remote schools. Ali’s passion areas include suicide prevention, case management, incident management, mental health, staff wellbeing and positive behaviour support. and in this episode, In this episode, we answer the following questions: What is a school psychologist? What are the roles of a school psychologist? How does school psychology differ to private practice? What are the biggest challenges you face as a school psychologist? What are three things you wish people knew about being a school psychologist? https://psychology.org.au/aps/media/resource-finder/framework-delivery-school-psych-services-practice-guide.pdf…

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Preparing Clients for Going on Maternity Leave 16:50

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In this weeks episode of The Playful Psychologist podcast, I am going to share with you how I prepared my clients for going on maternity leave. A lot of these tips are relevant for going on any type of extended leave as an allied health professional, with a few tips specific to going on maternity leave. But, by far the trickiest part of being a pregnant psychologist, was informing the families I work with, that I would be going on leave. Now, don’t get me wrong, 99% of my families were absolutely ecstatic for me and started buying me little baby gifts almost immediately. However, as anyone who has changed jobs or gone on extended leave as a psychologist knows, transitioning your clients to colleagues is a complex and tricky experience. For me, this happened in four stages. This episode will walk you through those stages.…

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Selective Mutism & Social Anxiety: What's the Difference? 31:31

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In this weeks episode of The Playful Psychologist podcast, the topics of selective mutism and social anxiety are explored. In this episode, I am joined by Dr Melissa Giglio, who is a child clinical psychologist from the US and the director of a multidisciplinary clinic in Hong Kong. Together with her colleague Daisy Geddes they specialise in treating Selective Mutism and Social Anxiety Disorder in kids, and their clinic is the only one in Asia that has an intensive group therapy program called Confident Crew. In 2022 they published their children's book, Bravery Grows, about a girl who's building up her confidence to do "brave talking" in social situations. The book has been recommended by the the Child Mind Institute and the Selective Mutism Association. This episode will explore: 1. What is social anxiety? 2. What is selective mutism? 3. Is the term 'selective' appropriate? Or does it suggest children are actively choosing to be 'mute?' 3. How do these two diagnoses differ in presentation/cause? 4. How can parents help their children if they are concerned? 5. Tell us a little about the book you guys have released. You can use code PLAYFUL15 to grab a copy of 'Bravery Grows' via this link: https://bravemightyminds.com/store/p/bravery-grows To follow along on social media, check out: @braverygrows @drmelissagiglio @daisygeddes…

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Introducing a New Sibling 15:02

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In this week's episode of The Playful Psychologist Podcast, I will be sharing the tips and tricks that helped with a smooth(er) transition to welcoming our newest son into our family. There is a lot of helpful advice on the internet, and I didn't just want to share an episode that rephrased that content. Instead, I have shared the things we personally found useful, and how we implemented them.…

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Is Every 'Quirky' Kid on the Spectrum? 7:24

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In this episode of The Playful Psychologist, I explore whether every 'quirky kid' is autistic. I think when it comes to autism, we are more aware, but also more confused. We seem to have this idea that any social difficulty or any emotional regulation difficulty constitutes a diagnosis of autism, and that is not the case. I strongly believe that a lot of children with emotional regulation difficulties are misdiagnosed as having autism. So many children are diagnosed as having ODD, ADHD, and even Autism purely because they struggle to regulate their emotions. But emotional regulation difficulties alone, are NOT enough to diagnose any of these conditions. It is our job as allied health professionals to help children with their emotions and work closely with the parents, before jumping to conclusions about a child having a developmental disability. This episode will highlight key diagnostic criteria we are looking for when trying to determine whether a child may meet DSM-5 criteria for autism.…

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Cognitive Restructuring 11:27

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In this weeks episode of The Playful Psychologist podcast, I explore a technique called 'cognitive restructuring.' Cognitive restructuring is a useful technique for understanding unhappy feelings and moods, and for challenging the sometimes-wrong "automatic beliefs" that can lie behind them. As such, you can use it to reframe the unnecessary negative thinking that we all experience from time to time. This episode will explore the steps that psychologists can undertake in order to use this technique with their clients.…

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Using Picture Books to Teach a Lesson 10:05

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In this weeks episode of The Playful Psychology Podcast, I share how I like to use picture books to facilitate a lesson with kids. Picture books are the most versatile resource you can own as a parent or clinician. I love using them to work on emotional awareness and understanding, as well as theory of mind. I share my top tips on how to use picture books and 10 questions I like to ask kids when going through a book.…

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5 Organisation Tips for Psychologists 9:39

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In this weeks episode of The Playful Psychologist, I share with you my five tips for keeping on top of things as a psychologist. For me, organisation is key to being a psychologist. If I am disorganised, my whole day is 50 times harder than it has to be. So I wanted to share five of my organisation hacks with you. For more information, check out my Student & Graduate Guide here: https://www.theplayfulpsychologist.com/product-page/the-student-graduate-guide…

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Loud Noises, Why are some Kids so Adverse?! 12:19

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In this weeks episode of The Playful Psychologist, the topic of 'loud noise' is discussed. It is very common for children to dislike loud sounds, especially if they have not heard the sound before. Many children will become upset, anxious, or cover their ears if there is an unexpected noise. These children may not like sounds such as vacuum cleaners, hand dryers, sirens, birthday parties, school bells, blenders cutlery, chewing and even some school situations. Young children may not be able to describe their fear in words. They might cry, scream, hit, bite, or refuse to go to certain place. In this episode, I will explore this in a little more detail, while also offering some general strategies to help kids who may be experiencing this.…

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When Should Teachers Refer to a Psychologist? 10:50

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In this week's episode of The Playful Psychologist Podcast, the topic of teacher referrals is explored. The role of the teacher has changed so much. While teachers are there to facilitate your child’s learning, their roles and responsibilities have changed dramatically in the 21st Century. When we think of the role of a teacher, we think of planning activities, delivering instructions, assessing learning, and managing classroom behaviour. However, more recently, teachers have been expected to also juggle their existing role, whilst also monitoring and assessing the emotional and behavioural well-being of their students. Consequently, teachers are often stretched thin both in time and patience. This episode will go through the main referral reasons and how to go about this.…

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Sleep Hygiene: What Does it Look Like? 10:55

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In this weeks episode of The Playful Psychologist, I explore sleep hygiene. I think it’s something we all know is important, but maybe we need a little bit of a friendly reminder on the topic. This episode will explore our daily habits that contribute to quality sleep and how to improve our sleep hygiene.…

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Supermarket Swap: Trusting Your Gut as a Parent 17:55

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In this weeks episode of The Playful Psychologist, I am joined by Nabula from Supermarket Swap. I was honoured to interview Nabs for this episode and have a raw conversation about trusting your gut as a parent, and making changes that you know can benefit your family. Nabula has helped hundreds of thousands of families make preservative and chemical free supermarket choices through her amazing instagram account and brand new shopping app called 'Supermarket Swap.' I am the proud owner of this app (not gifted or sponsored) and am totally obsessed with it.…

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Using Brain-Based Strategies with Kids 24:04

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Welcome to a brand new season of The Playful Psychologist podcast! In this weeks episode, I am joined by Chrissie Davies from 'Chaos to Calm.' Chrissie I was a Special Ed teacher for 15 years and now has a consulting business where she supports families to understand their child’s behaviour and to approach it using supportive ‘brain based’ strategies and understandings. In this weeks episode, we explore: 1. Brain-based strategies: what are they and why are they important 2. Brain-based strategies: what are they and why are they important? What are the benefits of children understanding their own brains and how their brains work? What are the benefits of children understanding their own brains and how their brains work? What are the most important things for children to understand about themselves/their bodies? If parents are feeling overwhelmed and are looking for somewhere to go for more information, where would you send them? To learn more about Chrissie, her amazing book titled 'Love Your Brain,' and her business, you can check out her instagram: @chrissiechaostocalm or her website www.chaostocalmconsultancy.com…

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Managing the Public Meltdown 22:01

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In the final episode for Season 6, I am joined by Genevieve Muir from Connected Parenting to discuss the dreaded public meltdown. We've all been there...a busy shopping centre, people everywhere, and your little one becomes overwhelmed/overstimulated and just loses their cool. This episode is going to break down ways to manage these situations and also explores the impact they have on us as parents. This episode will explore the following questions: 1. What does a public meltdown look like and what are they often triggered by? 2. What feelings are often underlying that meltdown for a child? 3. Is the experience of a public meltdown is just as tough for the parent? 4. What can parents do to help a child work through a meltdown in public where you may not have access to your usual strategies? To learn more about Gen and the amazing work she does, follow her on IG: @connectedparentingau…

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Navigating School Holiday Meltdowns 17:45

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In this week's episode of The Playful Psychologist, I am joined once again by Jacquie Ward from The Brave Space to talk about school holidays. More often than not, parents feel like the 'wheels fall off' in the school holidays and that behaviour can in fact be worse, despite there being less pressure on our kids. In this episode, Jacquie and I discuss why this may happen and offer some advice on how to navigate this with your children. You can learn more about Jacquie and her work via her instagram page or website: @the_brave_space https://www.thebravespace.com.au/…

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Glass Child Syndrome 17:49

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In this week's episode of The Playful Psychologist, I explore a concept that is extremely important and extremely under recognised: Glass Child Syndrome. Glass children are siblings of a person with a disability. The word glass means people tend to see right through them and focus only on the person with the disability. 'Glass' is also used because the children appear strong, but in reality are not. These children have needs that are not being met. Being a 'glass child' myself, I am extremely passionate about this topic and supporting siblings through spreading awareness of their struggles, not only the struggles of their family member. I hope this episode brings some awareness to this topic.…

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Sensory Play: What is it & is it Important? 12:47

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In this weeks episode of The Playful Psychologist Podcast, I explore the world of sensory play and what this type of play actually is. With the rise of social media and people sharing their sensory play ideas, we are exposed to a lot of different materials and items to engage in sensory play. But are these things really necessary? This quick episode will share some sensory play ideas and explain why you don't need all the latest gadgets and toys to create a fulfilling sensory experience. To learn more about everyday sensory hacks, check out my Sensory Hacks Guide here: https://www.theplayfulpsychologist.com/product-page/sensory-hacks-guide…

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Emotion Coaching: What is it and How Can I do it with My Kids?! 13:30

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In this weeks episode of The Playful Psychologist, I explore 'emotion coaching.' It sounds tricky, but once you understand the five steps underlying emotion coaching, it all starts to make sense. This episode aims to break down those five steps into 'easy to understand' language. After listening, if you would like to learn more, check out The Gottman Institute's online course: https://www.gottman.com/product/emotion-coaching-the-heart-of-parenting-online/ You can also check out the book Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child by Gottman. I've read it 5 times and each time I do, I feel like I learn something new!…

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How Long Should Kids be in Therapy? 8:12

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In this weeks episode of the Playful Psychologist, I explore a question that has come across a lot recently...how long should kids be in therapy for? In this short episode, I explore this question and break it down, while offering my opinion on whether kids should be in therapy short or long term.

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Autism & Anxiety 8:14

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In this weeks episode of The Playful Psychologist, I explore the link between autism and anxiety and why children with autism are more likely to also be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Anxiety and autism are obviously separate conditions, but they do interact with each other. Children with autism may be more likely to develop anxiety due to neurological differences int he brain, differences in sensory processing systems and difficulties regulating these, communication difficulties, difficulties accepting and adapting to change, social skill difficulties and isolation, feeling misunderstood by adults and other children, and so on. In this episode, I will break these factors down.…

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Factors that Impact Our Parenting Choices 22:32

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In this weeks episode of The Playful Psychologist, I am joined by Sarah from Secure Foundations to discuss how our own childhood experiences impact our parenting. Sarah is the founder of Secure Foundations, a unique support and education service, helping parents and carers find the magic in parenting by overcoming their parenting challenges. Secure Foundations specialises in infant and toddler sleep struggles and other common behaviour challenges for children aged 0-5. In this episode, we explore gentle parenting, how societal pressure affects our parenting choices, and how our childhood experiences impact our parenting. Sarah is offering a brand new membership called the Positive Parenting Puzzle which aims to help parents understand their child from a developmental perspective and learn strategies to effectively respond to challenging behaviours whilst not just maintaining but improving their relationship with their children. You can learn more about Sarah's services via her website and instagram page: https://www.securefoundations.com.au/ @securefoundations…

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What is PDA? 12:06

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Welcome to a brand new season of The Playful Psychologist Podcast! I'm so excited to be back sharing content and interviewing some amazing women for you guys. In this weeks episode, I will be exploring PDA. PDA, or Pathological Demand Avoidance, is a condition associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It is a rare behavioural phenotype of ASD that is characterised by an overwhelming or obsessional need to resist or avoid demands , which can often lead to prolonged tantrums and violent outbursts. This episode will break down the components of a PDA profile and explain how this may differ to typical childhood defiance or even oppositional defiance.…

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Getting to Know Trace Moroney 36:57

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In the final episode of Season 5, I am joined by New Zealand author, Trace Moroney. You may know Trace from her famous 'When I'm Feeling' and 'The Things I Love About' series. Trace is a wealth of knowledge on emotional intelligence and resilience, and creates beautifully written books to help children develop these skills. I'm sure most of you have at least one of Trace's books...I know I have them!! In this episode, Trace answers the following questions: Your books are so well-known, where do you draw your inspiration from? One thing that resonates so much for me with your books, is that all your content is meaningful and explores really normal situations that would resonate with every single child. When you are creating your storylines, do you have a particular target audience in mind? Your books help build the emotional intelligence and resilience of their young readers. What activities do you think parents could do at home to build on the foundations that your books lay in this regard? Do you think emotional intelligence and resilience is something we actively need to teach our kids? In some EXTREMELY exciting news, Trace also has BRAND NEW books coming out in a new series called 'My Emotions.' The My Emotions series explores the layers of emotions that come along with the process of an experience or event. It offers well-researched techniques to help children develop valuable coping skills and build resilience – so that when the experience inevitably happens, your child is better prepared and has more confidence to self-regulate their emotions. Little Big Bully This book sensitively describes how and why bullying happens, and offers a range of well-researched techniques to help children develop coping skills along with proactive strategies that describe what to do if they are being bullied or are witness to bullying behaviour. Little Big Bully offers helpful guidance to bullies too! You can purchase this book here: https://www.booktopia.com.au/little-big-bully-trace-moroney/book/9780473572914.html The Grief Wave This book sensitively describes the experience of loss and grief – which can be the same as symbolic losses such as divorce (loss of family unit), friendships or body function – and offers a range of well-researched techniques to help children develop valuable coping skills, and helps to prepare them to navigate their way through future grief events. You can purchase this book here: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-grief-wave-trace-moroney/book/9780473572891.html…

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The Mental Health Concerns Facing Our Indigenous Youth Today 28:41

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In this week's episode of The Playful Psychologist, I am joined by Natasha Janif and Karina Crutch to explore the serious mental health concerns facing indigenous youth today. Both Natasha and Karina have a wealth of both personal and professional experience on this topic and have generously offered their time and expertise to explore this complex topic with us. Natasha is an Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Outreach Worker and Karina is a n Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Programs Officer. In this episode, we explore: The difficulties that Indigenous youth experience today Intergenerational trauma and the impact of the invasion and the stolen generation on indigenous people today Cultural considerations people should be mindful of when working with indigenous youth At the end of the episode, Karina provided the names of online resources and courses that people could explore to upskill on this topic. These can be found below: AIPA- http://www.indigenouspsychology.com.au/ Healing foundation- https://healingfoundation.org.au/ Well mob- https://wellmob.org.au/ Healthinfo net- https://healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/ CCCA online training- https://ccca.com.au/content/course-details?CourseID=5874&Demo=1…

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'Fussy Eaters...' What Defines a 'Fussy' Eater and How Can You Help Them? 31:37

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In this weeks episode of The Playful Psychologist, I am joined by Jamie Williams, who is a paediatric speech pathologist who focuses not only language and speech, but feeding. In this episode, we explore: What defines a 'fussy' eater and is there a better term to use to describe these children? Is there a difference between a child who is a fussy eater and a child who doesn’t eat certain foods due to sensory difficulties with texture or temperature? Is fussiness something that some kids just ‘have’ no matter what you introduce them to as an infant? How do you help children who are picky or fussy? Recommendations for Fussy Eaters Jamie has also kindly written a blog post with an attached food diary PDF. This post includes a lot of additional useful information for parents and caregivers. You can find that here: https://www.theplayfulpsychologist.com/post/fussy-eaters To learn more about Jamie and her work, follow her on instagram @nourished.babes…

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Love Languages in Children: How to Speak Your Child's Love Language 14:14

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In this weeks episode of The Playful Psychologist, I explore the topic of love languages in children. There are so many ways to speak your childs love language. It is truly a fascinating thing. Because what works for one child may not work for another so it is always worthwhile trying to determine their love language. Learning the love language of your child can have a big impact on your relationship. It was a lesson that was very precious to me and I’m sure that it can make a big difference for you too! This episode will explore: What the five love languages actually are Examples of how you can speak to your child's love language How to determine your child's love language…

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Getting to Know Jayneen Sanders 19:43

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In this weeks episode of The Playful Psychologist, I had the pleasure of interviewing Jayneen Sanders, who is the author of SO many of the gorgeous books on my IG feed including her brand new series for kids aged 2-6, Little Big Chats. It was truly fascinating to hear about the inspiration behind Jayneen's books and I hope her story inspires you guys, In this interview, Jayneen answers the following questions: I genuinely love your storylines and have used them so often in my therapy sessions. Where do you draw inspiration for your books? Some of your books touch on some really complex topics such as family violence. How do you manage to adapt these complexities into language that young children can resonate with? I understand that you wear a lot of hats, a being an educator, author, and most importantly, a mum of three! How do these three roles help guide your writing? I saw on your website that a question you asked yourself was ‘what are we doing in schools to empower children and protect them from inappropriate touch?’ Can you tell us a little about your experiences and what lead you to ask these questions? Jayneen's passion is all about 'protecting your child by educating yourself' and I just love the strong message each of her books has. To learn more about Jayneen's books, check out her website: https://shop.e2epublishing.info/ and follow her on instagram @jayneensandersauthor…

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Five Pieces of Advice for Graduate Psychologists 11:21

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In this weeks episode of The Playful Psychologist, I share my top five pieces of advice for new psychologists. Graduating can truly feel like you're being thrown in the 'deep end' and I wanted to share advice that I wish someone had told me when i first graduated! If you would like more information, you can grab a copy of my Student and Graduate Guide here: https://www.theplayfulpsychologist.com/product-page/the-student-graduate-guide…

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Value Aligned Living with Yara Heary 33:47

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In this weeks episode of The Playful Psychologist Podcast I am joined today by Yara Heary from Life After Birth Psychology to explore the topic of value aligned living. This episode explores: What is value aligned living? What happens if we aren't living in alignment with our values? What if our values are different to our partners? Do our values change once we have children? To learn more about Yara, you can check out her website https://www.lifeafterbirth.com.au/ where she has an amazing online course available. I have seen the content of this course and strongly recommend it to any mothers who are struggling with the transition to motherhood! You can also follow Yara on instagram for daily updates at @lifeafterbirthpsychology…

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Choosing the Right Psychologist for Your Child 11:54

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In this weeks episode of The Playful Psychologist, I explore the role of a child psychologist, what this entails, and how to choose the right psychologist for your child. Child psychologists can provide both assessment and therapy for learning difficulties, behavioural concerns, mood disorders, anxiety-related disorders, and developmental disorders. Child psychologists can also provide support and assistance to children and families who may not have a specific diagnosis. The first step to helping your child with any concerns you may have, would be to book an initial appointment. This episode explores: When to make an appointment What sessions may look like What assessments may be offered Questions to ask when choosing a psychologist What to look out for when choosing a psychologist…

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Stages of Emotional Development in Children 17:14

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In this weeks episode of The Playful Psychologist, I explore the social and emotional milestones that children meet. Please note, I do not advocate for tracking milestones of any kind unless specifically asked to by a health care professional. I do however advocate for parents being well informed to ensure they are able to identify any areas of concern that may arise, to ensure that early intervention is an option if necessary. The six stages discussed in this episode are: Taking an Interest in the world Attachment Intentionality and basic cause and effect Development of sense of self Emotional thinking Emotional Thinking and elaboration If you would like more information on social and emotional milestones, you can check out my milestone card resource. These cards have been designed as a guide to provide you with information and suggestions on different developmental milestones across infancy, childhood, and through to adolescence. They outline the social and emotional milestones that children reach at different ages and offer information, strategies, and in some cases, links to additional reading you can do to inform yourself on how to help your child. Across the 109 cards included in this resource, you will find information related to children from infancy (0 years) to the late teenage years (18 years), ensuring that you will get ample use of this resource for years to come. As well as milestones, I have included 'information cards' on a some topics that required more of an explanation, and have also included links on some cards where you can find more information if you please! Some cards also include suggestions for books you can purchase to use with your child or educate yourself on a particular topic. Click here to shop: https://www.theplayfulpsychologist.com/product-page/social-emotional-milestone-cards…

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Death & Explaining The Grieving Process to a Client with an Intellectual Impairment 12:17

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Welcome to a brand new season of The Playful Psychologist podcast! I am so excited to be sharing some new content with you guys and have some great special guests lined up for this season! In this weeks episode, I explore grief and how to explain the death of a loved one to someone who has an intellectual impairment. In this episode, I discuss: How to explain the death of a loved one to your client/family member Why it is so important to use 'concrete terms' and what that means How to best use visuals to explain this to clients (where appropriate) What the grieving process may look like for someone with an intellectual impairment At the end of this episode, I spoke about a great workbook that is designed for children, but can be adapted to use with adults. It is called 'when someone special dies.' I have linked it here: https://www.booktopia.com.au/when-someone-very-special-dies-marge-eaton-heegaard/book/9780962050206.html?dsa=s1-east&gclid=Cj0KCQjwxJqHBhC4ARIsAChq4avCUDeHmGGDvnJ3ROf4axttD7_mYdCiZC0F2n-q5K82B-dte4AjS7oaAqoREALw_wcB…

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Raising Sensitive Kids 22:16

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In the season finale of The Playful Psychologist, I am joined by Jacquie Ward, from The Brave Space. Jacquie is a provisional psychologist who works with mothers of children who need a little extra support. In this episode, Jacquie answers questions around ‘sensitive children’ and how parents can best support them. In this episode, Jacquie answers the following questions: What advice do you give mums who have a child who needs a little extra attention or support, but may not have a diagnosis? What are some of the best ways that you believe parents can really get in touch with their child's feelings and needs? What are some of the ways that these children can be supported in the classroom? What advice do you have for parents who are feeling really overwhelmed with their child's behaviour? To learn more about Jacquie and learn about her membership options, check out her website and socials: www.thebravespace.com.au Facebook free group: www.facebook.com/groups/mamahuddle Membership community: www.facebook.com/groups/attunedmembership Instagram: @the_brave_space_…

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4 Ways to Help Develop Strong Executive Functioning Skills 18:28

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On this week's episode of The Playful Psychologist, I explore executive functioning skills and how you can help kids develop strong executive functioning skills. This episode is based on a blog post, written for my website, by Alexandra Finkel from NYC. You can follow @kindmindstherapy for more information on Alexandra and her clinical work. Executive Functioning skills are responsible for helping people of all ages manage things like organising, planning, self control, memory, and more. These skills are incredibly important for developing independence and the ability to follow through on tasks and thoughts. There are many ways to build these skills in kids, and this episode will share four main ones. For more interesting content on child development, check out my other blog posts: https://www.theplayfulpsychologist.com/blog-1…

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Can You Cure Anxiety? The Longevity of Anxiety Across the Lifespan. 15:33

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In this weeks episode of The Playful Psychologist, I explore anxiety and how it presents across the lifespan, by asking the popular question, can anxiety be cured? This is a question I get asked about a lot. And the short answer for me, is No. Keep in mind that ‘cured’ implies that it will never return, and I don’t believe a person who experiences anxiety in its true form will ever be absolutely free from anxiety. Unfortunately, I think the term ‘I am so anxious’ or ‘my anxiety is through the roof’ has clouded our understanding of just how debilitating anxiety can actually be. And again these frivolous statements can make it seem as though anxiety is nothing to worry about. However, those who are diagnosed with an anxiety-related disorder will let you know that there are absolutely ways to manage anxiety, however it never fully disappears. It comes and goes in waves depending on our environment and life circumstances. What I do think however, is that someone who has anxiety can learn to be better equipped with strategies that work for them and help manage anxiety, so that when it arises in the future, they are aware of what they have to do, thus reducing the impact that anxiety has on them in that situation. This episode will explore: A quick review of anxiety disorders How age impacts the presentation of anxiety The impact of early intervention for anxiety disorders Long term management of anxiety disorders To read more about anxiety disorders, check out my website where I have several blog posts on this topic, as well as my online store for further resources: www.theplayfulpsychologist.com…

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Stuttering: What is it and how can you help your child? 27:02

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On this weeks episode of The Playful Psychologist, I am joined once again by a friend of mine, who also happens to be one of the BEST speech pathologists I have ever worked with, Sabina Pyne! Sabina has worked as a paediatric speech pathologist since gaining her Masters degree 2015. She uses her drive for working with children to deliver evidence-based, fun and energetic treatment programs. Sabina understands that each child's communication needs are unique, and provides therapies that help your family members effectively communicate their wants and needs, whatever their skill level. Sabina believes that by working closely with your family and using a range of augmentative and alternative communication strategies, we can increase your child's ability to participate in all aspects of life. In this episode, Sabina helps us answer the following questions: What causes kids to stutter? Can stuttering be purely an anxiety issue or is it only a speech/mechanics issue? What therapies help stuttering? If stuttering is left untreated, what happens? Do kids grow out of it on their own? You can learn more about Sabina via her website: https://spillthebeanstherapy.com/ To learn more about The Lidcombe Program for stuttering, check out their website: https://www.lidcombeprogram.org/ This episode is proudly sponsored by Baxter Blue, who are Re-Framing the Future of Blue Light Glasses with their new biodegradable range. Baxter Blue glasses work by filtering out blue light, which is the harmful light emitted from our digital screens and can cause eye strain, fatigue, and headaches. Baxter Blue glasses bring relief to headaches & sore eyes by filtering out the 80% of the harmful blue violet light! You can get 15% off their entire range using code PLAYFUL at checkout. Don't forget to use their virtual try on filter to see how the different styles suit you! Click on the link below to check out their range: mght.co/theplayfulpsychologist…

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Autism vs ADHD, What's The Difference!? 14:24

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In this week's episode of The Playful Psychologist, I explore the differences and similarities between Autism and ADHD. In this episode, the following questions are explored: What is Autism? What is ADHD? How do symptoms overlap? How do they differ? How can you tell the difference between the two? Can you be diagnosed with both Autism and ADHD? To learn more about Autism and ADHD, check out my resource guide: https://www.theplayfulpsychologist.com/product-page/resource-guide-parenting To follow along on Instagram, you can find me @theplayfulpsychologist…

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Applying for Masters Programs & Preparing for Interviews 13:06

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In this weeks episode of The Playful Psychologist, I explore the process of applying for masters programs and preparing for interviews. I want to start off by saying, this episode is for people WANTING to do a masters degree. I am by no means saying everyone SHOULD apply, but this is a question I get asked often and wanted to answer it for those interested. This episode will answer the following questions: Why do you need experience? How can you get experience as a student? How can you set yourself a part from other applicants? What should you consider when applying for masters programs? What should you do once you are in the interview to help yourself stand out? If you want to learn more about transitioning from student to graduate, check out the facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/191828492392828 If you have any further questions, check out my Students & Graduates Guide: https://www.theplayfulpsychologist.com/product-page/the-student-graduate-guide This episode is proudly sponsored by Baxter Blue, who are Re-Framing the Future of Blue Light Glasses with their new biodegradable range. Baxter Blue glasses work by filtering out blue light, which is the harmful light emitted from our digital screens and can cause eye strain, fatigue, and headaches. Baxter Blue glasses bring relief to headaches & sore eyes by filtering out the 80% of the harmful blue violet light! You can get 15% off their entire range using code PLAYFUL at checkout. Don't forget to use their virtual try on filter to see how the different styles suit you! Click on the link below to check out their range: mght.co/theplayfulpsychologist…

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Advocating For Your Child & The Importance of Inclusion 29:15

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In this week's episode of The Playful Psychologist, I interview my mum, Randa Habelrih, who also happens to be the mother of a young man with autism. This episode aims to show parents of children with disabilities that they are NOT alone in their journeys, but also aims to highlight the impact of poor social opportunities on individuals on the autism spectrum. In this episode, Randa answers the following questions: - How did your journey of advocating for your son begin? - What did you find were the most difficult hurdles when fighting for inclusion? - What made you take matters into your own hands and how did you do it? - What is 'Timmy' the turtle' and how did this come about? To learn more about Timmy the Turtle and how you can use this program in your school, check out the following link: https://timmy.autismmates.org.au/ You can follow Randa and Richard on Tik Tok @autismmates or on Instagram @richard.habelrih and @autism_mates To watch our original video, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIH-I2LKSLs…

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Anxiety & Coping: Laying Therapy Foundations to Ensure the Effectiveness of Coping Strategies 12:01

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On this weeks episode of The Playful Psychologist, I explore ways to make sure psychologists can effectively lay the foundations for successful therapy when treating the signs and symptoms of anxiety. This episode explores: The importance of psychoeducation, especially for children How to deliver effective psychoeducation Why it is important to lay therapeutic foundations prior to trying to implement regulation strategies. This episode is proudly sponsored by Baxter Blue, who are Re-Framing the Future of Blue Light Glasses with their new biodegradable range. Baxter Blue glasses work by filtering out blue light, which is the harmful light emitted from our digital screens and can cause eye strain, fatigue, and headaches. Baxter Blue glasses bring relief to headaches & sore eyes by filtering out the 80% of the harmful blue violet light! You can get 15% off their entire range using code PLAYFUL at checkout. Don't forget to use their virtual try on filter to see how the different styles suit you! Click on the link below to check out their range: mght.co/theplayfulpsychologist…

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Speech & Language Development: What can parents do and when should they seek help? 37:56

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On this weeks episode of The Playful Psychologist, I am joined by a friend of mine, who also happens to be one of the BEST speech pathologists I have ever worked with, Sabina Pyne! Sabina has worked as a paediatric speech pathologist since gaining her Masters degree 2015. She uses her drive for working with children to deliver evidence-based, fun and energetic treatment programs. Sabina understands that each child's communication needs are unique, and provides therapies that help your family members effectively communicate their wants and needs, whatever their skill level. Sabina believes that by working closely with your family and using a range of augmentative and alternative communication strategies, we can increase your child\'s ability to participate in all aspects of life. In this episode, Sabina helps us answer the following questions: What kinds of things children may require speech therapy for? Are there things parents can do at home to assist with speech and language development, or does it always need to be left to a professional? What are five ways to encourage early communication with your child? When should parents seek additional support for their children? What books would you recommend parents read to learn more? You can learn more about Sabina via her website: https://spillthebeanstherapy.com/…

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Self-Esteem...What is it and why is it so important!? 26:30

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Welcome to Season 4 of The Playful Psychologist Podcast! In this weeks episode, I am joined by Dr Simone Alicia, who is known as The Self-Esteem Doctor. Simone is a Certified Neuro-linguistic Programming Practioner, Member of the Association for Integrative Psychology and Honorary Doctor of Divinity. In psychology, the term self-esteem is used to describe a person's overall subjective sense of personal worth or value. In other words, self-esteem refers to how much you appreciate and like yourself. Your self-esteem is defined by several different factors, including: environmental factors, parental factors, social media, friendships and lived experiences. In this episode, we answer the following questions: What is self-esteem? What factors contribute to self-esteem? What is the impact of social media on self esteem? How can low self-esteem impact social and emotional development? How can we use self esteem activities as preventative strategies? When should parents seek help for their kids if they’re worried about their child’s self-esteem? To learn more about Simone, and her academy full of free resources, you can check out her amazing websites: www.TSEDacademy.com and www.TheSelfEsteemDoctor.com Email: Simone@TSEDacademy.com Toll free: 1-888-490-7484 x500 Instagram: @theselfesteemdoctor…

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What Even is Emotional Literacy, and How Can We Help Kids Develop it!? 13:49

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In the final episode of The Playful Psychologist for this season, I explore the topic of emotional literacy. Emotional literacy is made up of 'the ability to understand your emotions, the ability to listen to others and empathise with their emotions, and the ability to express emotions productively. The episode explores: Emotional awareness, understanding, expression, regulation, and intelligence What all of these terms are, what they involve, and how they differ How these terms lay the foundations for emotional literacy How adults can support the development of a child's emotional literacy In this episode, I share the following resources that may be useful. Click on the links to find out more. The A4 Magnet pack: https://www.theplayfulpsychologist.com/product-page/the-a4-magnet-pack The Emotion Worksheet Pack: https://www.theplayfulpsychologist.com/product-page/the-emotion-worksheet-pack The ABC Emotion Cards: https://www.theplayfulpsychologist.com/product-page/abc-coping-cards You can also check out my instagram page @theplayfulpsychologist where I share picture books that can assist in emotional development. This episode is proudly sponsored by Mister Jones. Their products are designed to support your energy levels, metabolism and brain function throughout the day! Mr Jones has kindly offered you guys 10% off any one time purchase using the code ‘playfulpsychologist’ at check out. They are also offering you an additional 10% off the ALREADY discounted subscription price, which makes the subscription price 25% off using the same code. There are no strings attached to their subscriptions, and you can cancel any time. To shop their range using the discount code, check out this link: https://misterjoneshealth.com/pages/collection-page To read some of their 1600 5 star reviews for yourself and learn more about their products, check out this link: https://misterjoneshealth.com/a/review/all…

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Seasonal Depression vs The Winter Blues 16:16

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In this weeks episode of The Playful Psychologist, I explore the topic of seasonal depression and how this differs from the winter blues. When the weather gets colder, the nights seem longer and your motivation to get out and about can seem to constantly low. While Feeling less than excited about the colder nights is common, but feeling very, very bleak during Winter might be something more. This episode explores What seasonal depression (seasonal affective disorder or SAD) actually is What the symptoms of SAD are What causes SAD Risk factors for SAD What to do if you think you may have SAD The following link has some great information if you want to read up further on this topic: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/seasonal-affective-disorder/20-mh-8138-sad_161206.pdf…

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Fidgeting & Fidget Toys, Are They Necessary and What's The Hype? 15:31

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In this week’s episode of The Playful Psychologist, I explore fidgeting and fidget toys. Fidgeting is making small movements with your body, usually your hands and feet.It’s associated with not paying attention, and often reflects discomfort and restlessness. For example, if you’ve been listening to a lecture for a long time, you may find yourself tapping your pencil. Fidgeting can increase your physiological arousal and help you feel more alert. The physical activity of fidgeting can provide a temporary distraction from whatever activity you’re doing. Some scientists argue that the “mental break” fidgeting provides is actually your body’s way of trying to stay focused on the task at hand. Recently, we have seen a rise in the craze of ‘fidget toys.’ All of a sudden, it seems as though every child in every classroom ‘desperately needs’ a fidget toy! But, are fidget toys really beneficial for kids, or are they just another way for children to become distracted in the classroom? This episode will explore the following questions: - Do kids actually need fidget toys? - How do fidget toys actually work? - How do fidget toys impact the sensory system? - How are sensory integration and fidgeting linked? For more sensory ideas, you can check out my Sensory Hacks Guide via the following link: https://www.theplayfulpsychologist.com/product-page/sensory-hacks-guide This episode is proudly sponsored by Mister Jones. Their products are designed to support your energy levels, metabolism and brain function throughout the day! If you are a teacher and you are feeling it in the classroom because of the kids you have to manage, Mister Jones daily greens may be an easy way to help keep intake of greens and collagen up. This is the ONLY greens powder I can mix with water and drink without gagging, thanks to the lemon ginger flavour. It is crafted by naturopaths and scientifically formulated to support your gut health, wellbeing & natural collagen production for beautiful skin, hair & nails. Mr Jones has kindly offered you guys 10% off any one time purchase using the code ‘playfulpsychologist’ at check out. They are also offering you an additional 10% off the ALREADY discounted subscription price, which makes the subscription price 25% off using the same code. There are no strings attached to their subscriptions, and you can cancel any time. To shop their range using the discount code, check out this link: https://misterjoneshealth.com/pages/collection-page To read some of their 1600 5 star reviews for yourself and learn more about their products, check out this link: https://misterjoneshealth.com/a/review/all…

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Employee vs Contractor, Which is 'Best?' 19:51

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In this weeks episode of The Playful Psychologist, I explore employee vs contractor positions. Recently, so many new graduates have reached out to me about how stressed they are when it comes to employment. They don’t know whether to accept an employee position or to accept a contracting role. This episode will discuss the pro’s and con’s of both. Please note, this is my personal/professional opinion and everyone is going to have different thoughts on this! This episode explores: What the difference is between an employee and a contractor The pro’s and con’s to being an employee The pro’s and con’s to being a contractor Important things to consider when reviewing a contract of any kind Things to consider if this is your first job out of university If you would like to chat about this further, you can always book a mentoring session with me via the following link: https://www.theplayfulpsychologist.com/product-page/online-mentoring-session A good website for more clarification: https://www.psychology.org.au/for-members/publications/inpsych/2012/feb/12-Clarifying-private-contracting-and-employment This episode is proudly sponsored by Mister Jones. Their products are designed to support your energy levels, metabolism and brain function throughout the day! Mr Jones has kindly offered you guys 10% off any one time purchase using the code ‘playfulpsychologist’ at check out. They are also offering you an additional 10% off the ALREADY discounted subscription price, which makes the subscription price 25% off using the same code. There are no strings attached to their subscriptions, and you can cancel any time. To shop their range using the discount code, check out this link: https://misterjoneshealth.com/pages/collection-page To read some of their 1600 5 star reviews for yourself and learn more about their products, check out this link: https://misterjoneshealth.com/a/review/all…

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Maternal Mental Health: Where Are We Going Wrong? 35:11

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In this week’s episode of The Playful Psychologist, I am joined by Emma Gray to talk about postpartum mental health. Emma is a mum of two who is really passionate about sharing the highs and lows of parenting. Emma is also the founder of a community organisation called The Nurtured Village. Together with twelve other mums across the east coast of Australia, she organises meals and gifts for new mums and young families in an effort to advocate for maternal mental health. Emma is also the host of a podcast called The Nurtured Village. I wanted Emma to join us today to talk about this topic, because I personally found the fourth trimester extremely challenging. Absolutely nothing went to plan for me, I had pregnancy complications, a serious car accident while pregnant, difficulties breast feeding, family stuck interstate during COVID and so on. I felt like every time I reached out to friends who had kids, they would tell me how great everything was. And when I would say something like ‘oh I’ve actually had a crap day, I’ve found it really hard’ they would say ‘oh same’ and I’d feel frustrated that they didn’t tell me that to begin with, and that I had to be the one to say ‘this is hard, this sucks.’ I wanted to do this episode to let other mums know they are not alone in feeling overwhelmed. I want this episode to help mums feel heard, but also for everyone else to give them an idea of how they can support new mums too and for psychologists who may not have children of their own, to understand the toll that the fourth trimester can take on the mental health of the mum. In this episode, Emma answers the following questions: What was the hardest thing about the fourth trimester? How did your body react to the lack of sleep? What were some of the things you did for yourself in those early days or, looking back, what were some of the things you wish you did for yourself? I personally have a really supportive husband who is so hands on but I still felt like I needed even MORE support than he could offer me. Is this something you experienced? Looking back, what sort of support did you need from friends and family? Did they give you the right kind of support or did you need something different? What can people do to support new mums? What kinds of pressures did you get from ‘the outside’ about your parenting? To learn more about Emma, you can follow her on Instagram @emmagray____ You can also check out her podcast The Nurtured Village. To follow along with my own parenting journey, you can follow me on Instagram @emahly This episode is proudly sponsored by Mister Jones. Their products are designed to support your energy levels, metabolism and brain function throughout the day! Mr Jones has kindly offered you guys 10% off any one time purchase using the code ‘playfulpsychologist’ at check out. They are also offering you an additional 10% off the ALREADY discounted subscription price, which makes the subscription price 25% off using the same code. There are no strings attached to their subscriptions, and you can cancel any time. To shop their range using the discount code, check out this link: https://misterjoneshealth.com/pages/collection-page To read some of their 1600 5 star reviews for yourself and learn more about their products, check out this link: https://misterjoneshealth.com/a/review/all…

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Gross Motor Skills & Child Development 34:01

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In this weeks episode of The Playful Psychologist, I am joined by Alana Gardini. Alana is a mum of two little boys and an Australian paediatric physiotherapist with over 14 years experience. Alana currently works on the Gold Coast at a clinic called All About Physio in Nerang. Alana has also written an amazing book which covers gross motor milestones in infants and young children. This episode will explore the following questions: What are gross motor skills? How do difficulties with gross motor skills impact other areas of functioning, such as speech and language development and emotional regulation skills? Can parents do things at home to help their children or do you think they should always go see a professional? Do you think we need to track skill development and when should parents seek professional help? Sometimes I think parents try to do the opposite and push skills before a child is developmentally ready for them, are there any consequences to this when it comes to motor development? To learn more about Alana and her work, you can follow her on Instagram via @my.strong.little.body or check out her website https://www.mystronglittlebody.com.au If you want to learn more about gross motor skill development, Alana has kindly offered you guys a discount code on her e-book. You can get 20% off her e-book using code PLAYFUL20 at checkout. You can find her book via the following link: https://www.mystronglittlebody.com.au?aff=18 This episode is proudly sponsored by Mister Jones. Their products are designed to support your energy levels, metabolism and brain function throughout the day! Mr Jones has kindly offered you guys 10% off any one time purchase using the code ‘playfulpsychologist’ at check out. They are also offering you an additional 10% off the ALREADY discounted subscription price, which makes the subscription price 25% off using the same code. There are no strings attached to their subscriptions, and you can cancel any time. To shop their range using the discount code, check out this link: https://misterjoneshealth.com/pages/collection-page To read some of their 1600 5 star reviews for yourself and learn more about their products, check out this link: https://misterjoneshealth.com/a/review/all…

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How Do Preservatives Affect Children's Behaviour? 31:08

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In this week’s episode of The Playful Psychologist, I am joined by Deedee Zibara to explore the effects of additives and preservatives on behaviour. Deedee is a nutritionist, personal trainer, and mindset speaker for young people and is passionate about educating people about food that fuels your body. In this episode, Deedee answers the following questions: What are additives and preservatives? Why are they so bad, especially for developing brains? What are some of the more serious side effects of preservatives? Can you elaborate more on the link between preservatives and behaviour? If parents are only just beginning the journey to eliminating preservatives, what are five of the biggest preservatives to avoid? Where can parents learn more about preservatives? Deedee also shares her favourite resources that parents can use to learn more about what is in the food we buy: Chemical Maze app Fedup.com.au (Food Intolerance Network) Additive free lifestyle (website) Additive Free kids (website) Trusted Trolley (website) Supermarket Swap (Instagram page) Deedee’s ‘top five takeaways’ from today's episode are: Choose preservative (and additive) free bread Pick foods like yoghurts, ice creams and sweets that are colour free (this also includes toothpaste and medications) Choose fresh fruit over dried fruit Buy plain chips and crackers vs flavoured Encourage your kids (& you!) to drink water as their main drink. You can follow Deedee on Instagram @celltosoul or via her website https://www.celltosoul.com.au/ This episode is proudly sponsored by Mister Jones. Their products are designed to support your energy levels, metabolism and brain function throughout the day! Mr Jones has kindly offered you guys 10% off any one time purchase using the code ‘playfulpsychologist’ at check out. They are also offering you an additional 10% off the ALREADY discounted subscription price, which makes the subscription price 25% off using the same code. There are no strings attached to their subscriptions, and you can cancel any time. To shop their range using the discount code, check out this link: https://misterjoneshealth.com/pages/collection-page To read some of their 1600 5 star reviews for yourself and learn more about their products, check out this link: https://misterjoneshealth.com/a/review/all…

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Carer Burnout: What is it & How does it Happen? 23:05

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In this weeks episode of The Playful Psychologist, the topic of Carer Burnout is discussed. Caregiver burnout is a state of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion. It may be accompanied by a change in attitude, from positive and caring to negative and unconcerned. Burnout can occur when caregivers don't get the help they need, or if they try to do more than they are able, physically or financially. Many caregivers also feel guilty if they spend time taking care of themselves rather than taking care of their loved one. This episode explores: What causes or contributes to caregiver burnout? What are the symptoms of caregiver burnout? What can you do to help work through carer burnout? Where can you turn to for help and how can you ask for help? What things can you do to help yourself if you are experiencing burn out? This episode is proudly sponsored by Mister Jones. Their products are designed to support your energy levels, metabolism and brain function throughout the day! Mr Jones has kindly offered you guys 10% off any one time purchase using the code ‘playfulpsychologist’ at check out. They are also offering you an additional 10% off the ALREADY discounted subscription price, which makes the subscription price 25% off using the same code. There are no strings attached to their subscriptions, and you can cancel any time. To shop their range using the discount code, check out this link: https://misterjoneshealth.com/pages/collection-page To read some of their 1600 5 star reviews for yourself and learn more about their products, check out this link: https://misterjoneshealth.com/a/review/all And remember, self-care is not selfish...especially if you are caring for someone else!!…

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Understanding Autism: Common Confusions & Misconceptions 14:21

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In this weeks episode of The Playful Psychologist, I explore autism and some of the confusions surrounding diagnostic 'labels' and misconceptions around how individuals on the autism spectrum may present. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a lifelong, developmental condition that affects the way an individual relates to their environment, interacts with others, communicates, and copes with sensory input. The main areas of difficulty include social communication and interactions, as well as restricted/repetitive behaviours and interests. The word ‘spectrum’ tends to imply that there is a range of difficulties that people living with autism might experience. That is, different individuals have different ‘levels’ of autism. This episode explores: Changes to the diagnostic criteria for autism The difficulties with the mainstream schooling system when it comes to autism Do children with autism always present as 'loud' and 'behaviourally challenging?' Why a collaborative approach is so important Lunch time difficulties & autism At the end of this episode, I mentioned a course that I recently created called The Autism Masterclass. This course was born out of a desire to fill a hole in our current curriculums. So many therapists and teachers have told me that their tertiary studies lacked education on autism and that they didn’t know where to turn to for more information. This five-part course has been designed to inform parents, educators, therapists, carers, and support workers about autism. This course differs from most because it is taking a multi-faceted approach to autism. It is not only looking at one specific presentation of autism and is absolutely not only looking at autism in children. Through this five-part series, you will build your knowledge base around autism as a whole. You will learn how autism impacts on the individual, the family, their education, their therapies, and the course of their life through to adulthood. Each workshop in this course comes with its very own workbook. In the workbook you will find a summary of everything that is discussed, activities, reflection tasks, links to free resources, links to further reading, and links to free videos for you to watch to further enhance your understanding of autism. To watch a free introductory video and download a free course booklet including all learning objectives, click on the following link: https://theplayfulpsychologist.thinkific.com/…

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Why is it Important for Psychologists to Set Work Goals? 8:23

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After you graduate university, it feels like you are really thrown into the deep end.A huge part of being a psychologist is focusing on your own mental health. For me, this was a big struggle in that first year after graduating university! This episode of The Playful Psychologist explains the struggles I experienced in that first year, despite landing my dream job! It also explores a really simple way that I helped myself get back on track, and stay motivated at work! At the end of this weeks episode, you will hear me mention mentoring sessions that I run. If you would like to learn more about online mentoring sessions, click on the following link: https://www.theplayfulpsychologist.com/product-page/online-mentoring-session…

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Boundary Setting: Time, Email, and Client Boundaries 17:11

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This is the final episode of The Playful Psychologist for 2020, and what a year it has been! Psychologists have been pushed harder this year than ever before and we all know how difficult it has been to maintain boundaries during tele-health sessions and not being able to physically ‘leave work at work’ because let’s face it…work is now your dining room table! This episode explores common difficulties that psychologists may experience in in setting boundaries. The boundaries this episode will discuss are: Time boundaries: the hours you spend engaging in non-billable client-related activities. Email boundaries: when and when not to respond to emails. Client boundaries: session time and going overtime, working harder than the client, and transference. All psychologists, but particularly new psychologists, can really struggle with boundary setting, and this episode definitely speaks from my own personal experiences, so I really hope you find it helpful! Thank you to all my listeners for your support in 2020. I’ll be back in 2021 with brand new content. For now, if you would like to read up on other topics I have covered, click on this link to be taken to my blog where you can find lots of content and free links for further reading and new resources. Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season! https://www.theplayfulpsychologist.com/blog-1…

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Friends & Foes: Why are Friendships so Important in Early Childhood? 17:57

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In this episode of The Playful Psychologist, I discuss friendships and why they are so important. I think we can all agree that friendships are pretty important. Having friends gives us a sense of belonging and security. This episode explores: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and how friendships/a sense of belonging impacts our ability to reach self-actualisation Why it is important for children to develop friendships in their younger years The benefits of friendships What friendships teach children The importance of friendships in regards to social and emotional development How you can help your child if they are struggling with friendships Season 2 of The Playful Psychologist will consist of just five episodes due to the borders being re-opened and being able to see our family for Christmas! In this time, if you wish to continue learning about child development, head to @theplayfulpsychologist on Instagram or my website: www.theplayfulpsychologist.com where I will continue to share resources, links and blog posts.…

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Why Do Kids Thrive on Routine? 15:28

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In this episode of The Playful Psychologist, I discuss some of the common misconceptions about routines and why parents try to ‘avoid’ them. I also discuss how routines can actually help with spontaneity and creativity! Routines are a normal part of life for most people, even those who consider themselves spontaneous. Routines don’t have to be rigid. They don’t have to become boring for you and your child, and they definitely do not have to feel like ground hog day. They can, in fact, inspire us and release us to experience higher levels of creativity and success because they offer us a level of predictability and control. Daily routines might include: The time to get ready in the morning Bath times, mealtimes, nap times and bedtimes Housework, cooking and cleaning schedules Play time, family time and outdoor play So, how can routines help children? In this episode, the following points are explored: Routines give infants and toddlers a sense of security and stability Routines encourage a child’s social, emotional, and cognitive development Everyday routines can be used as teachable moments Routines help increase family bonds Routines help develop and establish expectations Routines help establish healthy, constructive habits Routines offer stability during times of change or stress…

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Bribery vs Positive Reinforcement. How do they Differ? 18:01

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In this week’s episode of The Playful Psychologist, I discuss the different between bribery and reinforcement. When I work with young kids, I often suggest positive reinforcement as a strategy. However, the most common response is ‘isn’t it a bad thing to bribe my child’ or ‘I don’t want to teach my child to rely on bribes!’ This episode is going to explain how bribery and reinforcement are not the same thing. This episode will also discuss - Why positive reinforcement is effective - How to choose an appropriate reinforcer - How to deliver a reinforcer - What to do when a reinforcer stops working - Common mistakes made when trying to implement positive reinforcement - Examples of positive reinforcers - How to phase out reinforcement - Different types of reinforcement schedules A great website for more info and downloads: https://positivepsychology.com/positive-reinforcement-psychology/#does-it-work To learn more about positive reinforcement in school settings, check out my Behaviour Bundle: https://www.theplayfulpsychologist.com/shop-1?Collection=Behaviour%20%26%20Sensory%20Difficulties…

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Imposter Syndrome: What is it and Why does it Happen?! 18:49

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Welcome to Season 2 of The Playful Psychologist! This season will include some interviews with other health professionals, as well as information requested by you guys via my social media platforms! This week’s episode focuses on Imposter Syndrome. Impostor syndrome is a psychological pattern in which individuals doubt their skills, talents or accomplishments and has a persistent internalised fear of being exposed as a "fraud". in other words, it’s the idea that you've only succeeded in your career/schooling due to luck, and not because of your talent or qualifications. In this episode I explore: - What imposter syndrome is - Who it affects - Why it occurs - How it differs from ‘nervousness’ - Negative automatic thoughts associated with imposter syndrome - Ways that you can support yourself if you are experiencing imposter syndrome - ‘Real’ Self-Care and how that differs from ‘a face mask in the bath.’ At the end of the episode, you’ll hear me talk about my new initiative, ‘Boost a Biz,’ which is all about supporting small businesses. To learn more, visit the following link: https://www.theplayfulpsychologist.com/boost-a-biz…

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Developmental Milestones: Do Parents Need to Track Them? 15:42

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This week’s episode of The Playful Psychologist is all about developmental milestones. Developmental milestones are behaviours or physical skills seen in infants and children as they grow and develop. Rolling over, crawling, walking, smiling and talking are all considered milestones. Milestones are different for each age range and offer important clues about child's developmental health. Reaching milestones at the typical ages shows a child is developing as expected. But, are developmental milestones important for parents to obsess over? In this episode, I discuss what developmental milestones are and whether they are important to know about. I also explore the following areas: Should parents track milestones? What is the difference between developmental screening and developmental monitoring? What should you do if you are concerned about your child is not hitting their developmental milestones? Developmental milestones can be a tricky topic for parents and can seem ov At the end of this episode, you will be given a discount code for 10% of my Social and Emotional Milestone Cards. Click here to shop and add the discount code at checkout: https://www.theplayfulpsychologist.com/product-page/social-emotional-milestone-cards And finally, this is the milestone checklist that I spoke about in the episode for ages 0-5. Please remember, I am including this checklist for educators and therapists to refer back to and not for parents to obsess over: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/pdf/checklists/Checklists-with-Tips_Reader_508.pdf This episode is the final episode of Season 1! Season 2 will launch in a few weeks with some really great topics and special guests. Thank you all for listening and for your support so far!…

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Emotional Intelligence: What is it and Why is it So Important?! 20:26

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In this weeks episode of The Playful Psychologist, I discuss emotional intelligence and why I believe it is SO important to focus more on emotional intelligence over IQ. Emotional Intelligence is the ability to understand, use, and manage your own emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenges and defuse conflict. Having emotional intelligence helps you build stronger relationships and achieve your school/career goals, as well as your personal goals. It can also help you to connect with your feelings, turn intention into action, and make informed decisions in situations. While the world has been focused on academic achievement in childhood, emotional self-regulation has been largely ignored. This is concerning, as current research suggests that emotional intelligence is TWICE as strong as a predictor as IQ for success in later life! What this means is, it’s not always the smartest person who is the most successful! Your IQ isn’t enough on its own to be successful later in life. Yes, your IQ can help you get into a university course, but it’s your emotional intelligence that will help you manage the stress and emotions when facing challenges in your degree. IQ and EQ exist together and are most effective when they build off one another. In this episode, I discuss why emotional intelligence is so important and how it differs from IQ. I also discuss the components that make up emotional intelligence (according to psychologist David Goleman). These include self-management, self-awareness, social awareness, and relationship management. Lastly, this episode will discuss ways you can help your child develop their emotional intelligence based on the book ‘Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child’ by Dr John Gottman.…

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Living With Autism: A First Hand Perspective 19:38

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On today’s episode of The Playful Psychologist, I interview my younger brother, Richard, who is on the autism spectrum. Together, we answer listener questions in the hope of shedding more light onto the needs and wants of people on the autism spectrum. We explore the following questions: - What are some of your biggest accomplishments? - Did you do ABA therapy when you were little and if so, did you enjoy it? - What did ABA therapy teach you? - How can people support you? - Did you enjoy school? - What do you wish people knew about you? - Do you like to hang out with friends? - When you get upset, what helps you calm down? - What do you want to do in the future? To learn more about Richard’s puppet show, click on the following link: https://www.randahabelrih.com/school-mates/ You can follow more of Richard’s journey by following him on Instagram @richard.habelrih and @autism_mates…

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Infant Sleep: Why is it so Important for Early Development? 43:07

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In this episode of The Playful Psychologist, I chat to Jen Hamilton who is the founder of WOT Baby. I personally used Jen's services with my own son when I was feeling very overwhelmed and her guidance turned my experience of motherhood around! I wanted to get her on the podcast so that she could share some of her knowledge with the rest of you and to also let knew mums know that you are NOT alone! We discuss why sleep is so important for infants and new mums and talk about 'taboo' topics such as sleep training and self-settling. I reached out to my Instagram followers last week and asked them to give us some specific questions to answer. We chose the most popular ones and so this episode of the podcast will answer the following: Why is sleep so important for baby brain development? What do you say about the research of heightened cortisol levels in sleep-trained babies? What are the differences between cry it out and self-settling and what do you recommend? Does the 10 minute wait time start from when they cry or when they go into their cot? What are your suggestions around sleep and separation anxiety? What are your thoughts on 'never wake a sleeping baby?' Do you recommend any books on sleep? WOT Baby by Jen Hamilton The Sleep Revolution by Arianna Huffington The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read And Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did by Philippa Perry A Parent’s Guide to Enjoying Your Babies First Year by Dr Christopher Green You can learn more about Jen and her services by following her on Instagram (@wotbaby) or heading to her website: https://www.wotbaby.com.au Please note: A lot of people sent in really specific questions about their specific situation, and we won’t be answering those ones today as the podcast would then go on for hours and hours. But if you do have specific questions you still want answered, reach out to Jen and maybe book a phone consult with her!…

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Being a Psychology Student & Early Career Psychologist 26:19

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In this episode, I answer all the questions that my instagram followers asked me on being a psychology student and early career psychologist. If you are a psychology student or a newly graduated psychologist, this episode will be particularly helpful to you! This episode will explore and answer the following questions: How can you prepare for graduate school/a masters program? What are the requirements for getting into a masters program? What are some tips on how to handle a masters interview? What are some ways that students can get experience in the field of psychology? How do you fight burn out at university and in your job? Should provisional psychologists expect their supervision to be paid and their professional development to be paid by their employer? What are the top tips for an early career psychologist? What is it like being a psychologist and working for yourself?…

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Theory of Mind: What is it and how can you help your child with the development of TOM? 19:49

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In this episode of The Playful Psychologist, I explore 'Theory of Mind' (TOM). Theory of mind is the ability to attribute mental states: beliefs, intents, desires, emotions, opinions, and knowledge, etc. to oneself & to others. Theory of mind is necessary to understand that others have beliefs, opinions, and feelings that are different to our own. TOM begins to develop at a pretty young age, around the 18 months to 2 years. At this age, children showing concern for others is the most obvious way that children show TOM. You may even notice that your child frowns or gets irritable when another child is upset or an adult is yelling. They may even attempt to console that person using words/phrases they have heard other adults use. Having TOM is a really important social skill, as it provides the ability to predict and interpret the behaviour of others. During infancy and early childhood, children learn the early skills that they'll need to develop their theory of mind later on, such as paying attention to people and copying them. Theory of mind is crucial for everyday human social interactions and is used when analysing, judging, and inferring others' behaviours. This episode will help you understand: - What is Theory of Mind? - Why is TOM so important? - How do kids show TOM at different ages? - How can you encourage your kids to show TOM? - Do all kids show TOM? - What to do if you are concerned your child is not showing TOM? If you have any questions about this episode, email me at collectivetherapyservices@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram @theplayfulpsychologist.…

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Having a Sibling on the Autism Spectrum: A Personal Account 24:53

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In this week's episode of The Playful Psychologist, I talk about my personal experiences growing up with a brother on the autism spectrum. I explore sibling jealousy/craving attention, sibling anxiety/guilt, worries about the future, and when my relationship with my own brother began to change and why. Having a sibling on the autism spectrum is challenging, and my aim with this episode is to highlight the difficulties that typically developing siblings experience. We talk about the mental health of parents and the mental health of the individual with additional needs, however the mental health of siblings seems to slip under the radar. I discuss two resources in this podcast: To access my published research on siblings of people with autism, follow this link https://www.theplayfulpsychologist.com/publications and click on the second button to download it as a PDF for free. To purchase 'Dealing with Autism' by my mother, Randa Habelrih, click on this link: https://www.randahabelrih.com/mybooks/…

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Using Story Books to Facilitate Emotional Learning 21:38

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In this episode of The Playful Psychologist, I share how you can use ANY story book to create an emotional learning lesson. I also share my own favourite picture books and give you the reasons as to why I love them, and how to use them to facilitate a lesson on emotional awareness, identification, and regulation. Most story books have a clear beginning middle and ending and you can use almost any story book to talk about emotions. Picture books are perfect for teaching about emotions at home, but are also super useful in the classroom. The role of the 21st Century teacher has changed drastically. While teachers are there to facilitate your child’s learning, their roles and responsibilities have changed dramatically over the past few decades. When we think of the role of a teacher, we think of planning activities, delivering instructions, assessing learning, and managing classroom behaviour. However, more recently, teachers have been expected to also juggle their existing role, whilst also monitoring and assessing the emotional and behavioural well-being of their students. This is an extremely challenging task for teachers, especially considering that most teachers do not feel as though they are given adequate training during their tertiary studies to work on emotional expression/regulation skills with their students. This podcast episode explains how to use story books to explore these lessons with students at school, with your clients in therapy AND with your own kids at home. For your reference, the books discussed are: For Younger Children: In My Heart by Jo Witek Unstoppable Me by Bethany Hamilton & Adam Dirks Inside Out (the story books/activity books) by Disney Book Group When I'm Feeling (series) by Tracey Moroney The Huge Bag of Worries by Virginia Ironside The Great Big Book of Feelings by Mary Hoffman & Ros Asquith My Mixed Emotions: Help Your Kids Handle Their Feeling by Maureen Healy The Invisible String by Patrice Karst How Full is Your Bucket? by Tom Rath & Mary Reckmayer For Older Kids & Teens: Some Brains by Nelly Thomas Hey Warrior by Karen Young Love Your Body by Jessica Sanders…

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The Importance of Mindfulness for Children 19:22

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Today's episode is all about mindfulness. The episode includes evidence-based information on what mindfulness is and the broader implications of practicing mindfulness regularly. I explain why I think it is important for kids and how it can help with impulse control, emotional regulation, and social skill development. I also explain why I think it is best used as a preventative strategy. I then go on to share my favourite Youtube videos and explain how I use them in therapy, and share my top three favourite mindfulness apps. In the session transcript, I’ve included a huge range of free links to free mindfulness activity downloads so you can have a read through them as well and implement them however you please.…

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Anxiety Presentations in Children 23:48

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In this episode of The Playful Psychologist, I chat about anxiety and children. Did you know that anxiety is the most common mental health diagnosis in children, and that 1 in 10 children experience high levels of anxiety? Even more concerning, is the statistic that 1 in every 14 young Australians (aged 4-14) have experienced an anxiety disorder! This episode will hopefully shine some light on childhood anxiety, by discussing the following: - The difference between fear vs anxiety - Signs of anxiety in children - Causes of anxiety - Different presentations of anxiety I also answer the five most common questions asked of me in regards to anxiety! For more information, including blog posts and free resource links specifically related to anxiety, head to my website: www.theplayfulpsychologist.com!…

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Episode 0: All About Me 6:24

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