Jason Kane, a specialist in counseling psychology, shares his extensive experience working with families impacted by domestic violence. Drawing from both his professional background and personal history, Kane discusses the significance of naming abusive behaviors, creating accountability, and promoting genuine transformative change within families.
Sep 04, 2024•20 min•Ep 285•Transcript available on Metacast Jason Kane, a specialist in counseling psychology, shares his extensive experience working with families impacted by domestic violence. Drawing from both his professional background and personal history, Kane discusses the significance of naming abusive behaviors, creating accountability, and promoting genuine transformative change within families.
Sep 04, 2024•20 min•Ep 286•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Bobby Williams speaks with Cheryl Vandegriff and Allyx Steffens about their work on the Autistic Maslow's Triangle. Cheryl, who has autism, and Alex, a specialist in early childhood education with an autistic son, discuss the need to prioritize mental needs over physical ones for neurodivergent individuals. They delve into the importance of community and family support, implementing sensory diets, and the concept of masking. They also share practical advice on preventing meltdow...
Aug 07, 2024•21 min•Ep 283•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Bobby Williams speaks with Cheryl Vandegriff and Allyx Steffens about their work on the Autistic Maslow's Triangle. Cheryl, who has autism, and Alex, a specialist in early childhood education with an autistic son, discuss the need to prioritize mental needs over physical ones for neurodivergent individuals. They delve into the importance of community and family support, implementing sensory diets, and the concept of masking. They also share practical advice on preventing meltdow...
Aug 07, 2024•21 min•Ep 284•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Robert Pressman, a Pediatric Board Certified Psychologist and author, speaks about his book, 'How to Get Your Kid to Do Anything, With Just Three Words.' Dr. Pressman discusses a research-backed approach known as ' what's the rule?,' which helps parents establish clear, doable, time-related, reinforceable, and consistently applied rules. He emphasizes the importance of consistency and reinforcement in nurturing positive behaviors, while cautioning against common distractions or 'red herrings...
Jul 03, 2024•21 min•Ep 282•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Robert Pressman, a Pediatric Board Certified Psychologist and author, speaks about his book, 'How to Get Your Kid to Do Anything, With Just Three Words.' Dr. Pressman discusses a research-backed approach known as ' what's the rule?,' which helps parents establish clear, doable, time-related, reinforceable, and consistently applied rules. He emphasizes the importance of consistency and reinforcement in nurturing positive behaviors, while cautioning against common distractions or 'red herrings...
Jul 03, 2024•21 min•Ep 281•Transcript available on Metacast Suzzie Vehrs is a Doula and Pregnancy Educator who has been present for over two hundred births. Suzzie joins The Compass to discuss nutrition during pregnancy including foods to avoid, how many extra calories are necessary, and staying on budget. To learn more about Suzzie's work visit www.shebirthsbravely.com
Jun 05, 2024•19 min•Ep 279•Transcript available on Metacast Suzzie Vehrs is a Doula and Pregnancy Educator who has been present for over two hundred births. Suzzie joins The Compass to discuss nutrition during pregnancy including foods to avoid, how many extra calories are necessary, and staying on budget. To learn more about Suzzie's work visit https://shebirthsbravely.com .
Jun 05, 2024•19 min•Ep 280•Transcript available on Metacast Marc Groman, Senior Advisor to the White House during Obama and a professor at Georgetown Law School, joins The Compass to discuss Cyber Bullying. Marc explains the importance of your relationship with your child, where cyberbullying happens, and how to monitor internet use without violating a child's privacy.
May 01, 2024•21 min•Ep 278•Transcript available on Metacast Marc Groman, Senior Advisor to the White House during Obama and a professor at Georgetown Law School, joins The Compass to discuss Cyber Bullying. Marc explains the importance of your relationship with your child, where cyberbullying happens, and how to monitor internet use without violating a child's privacy.
May 01, 2024•21 min•Ep 277•Transcript available on Metacast Amanda Phinny has worked with youth in foster care professionally for the last 20 years. For the past six years, she has been a foster parent herself, fostering over 20 children. Amanda share her perspective on what to consider before fostering, remaining compassionate towards bio-parents, and the joys of providing a young person a home.
Apr 03, 2024•21 min•Ep 275•Transcript available on Metacast Amanda Phinny has worked with youth in foster care professionally for the last 20 years. For the past six years, she has been a foster parent herself, fostering over 20 children. Amanda share her perspective on what to consider before fostering, remaining compassionate towards bio-parents, and the joys of providing a young person a home. To learn more about Amanda's work search "Community Youth Services" on social media.
Apr 03, 2024•21 min•Ep 276•Transcript available on Metacast David Lewis (Psychologist & Former Behavioral Health Director for Seattle Public Schools) joins The Compass is discuss parenting styles. David speaks on balancing your approach to leave your child with a strong sense of self-worth.
Mar 06, 2024•20 min•Ep 134•Transcript available on Metacast David Lewis (Psychologist & Former Behavioral Health Director for Seattle Public Schools) joins The Compass is discuss parenting styles. David speaks on balancing your approach to leave your child with a strong sense of self-worth.
Mar 06, 2024•20 min•Ep 274•Transcript available on Metacast Richard Capriola (Addiction Counselor and Author of "The Addicted Child") explains how to speak with your children about drug abuse in a way that THEY WILL LISTEN! Richard also discusses mental health, warning signs, and the incredible danger of fentanyl. To Learn more about Richard's work and purchase his book visit, www.helptheaddictedchild.com
Feb 14, 2024•19 min•Ep 272•Transcript available on Metacast Richard Capriola (Addiction Counselor and Author of "The Addicted Child") explains how to speak with your children about drug abuse in a way that THEY WILL LISTEN! Richard also discusses mental health, warning signs, and the incredible danger of fentanyl. To Learn more about Richard's work and purchase his book visit, www.helptheaddictedchild.com
Feb 14, 2024•19 min•Ep 273•Transcript available on Metacast Best-selling author Barbara Coloroso returns to The Compass to explain how bribes and threats (rewards and punishments) are two sides of the same coin. She proves to build your child's sense of self, leaving them to want to do the right thing. To learn more about Barbara's work, visit www.kidsareworthit.com For a handout on today's topic, go to http://www.kidsareworthit.com/services.html...
Jan 03, 2024•21 min•Ep 270•Transcript available on Metacast Best-selling author Barbara Coloroso returns to The Compass to explain how bribes and threats (rewards and punishments) are two sides of the same coin. She proves to build your child's sense of self, leaving them to want to do the right thing. To learn more about Barbara's work, visit www.kidsareworthit.com For a handout on today's topic, go to http://www.kidsareworthit.com/services.html...
Jan 03, 2024•21 min•Ep 271•Transcript available on Metacast Emily Drake (host of The Who's Missing Podcast & mental health clinician) joins The Compass to share her experiences with suicidal ideation. Emily discusses how it felt during her darkest moments and her journey of perseverance. To learn more about Emily Drake's work, visit: https://www.whosmissingpodcast.com/ https://www.thecollective-academy.com/...
Dec 06, 2023•21 min•Ep 268•Transcript available on Metacast Emily Drake (host of The Who's Missing Podcast & mental health clinician) joins The Compass to share her experiences with suicidal ideation. Emily discusses how it felt during her darkest moments and her journey of perseverance. To learn more about Emily Drake's work, visit: https://www.whosmissingpodcast.com/ https://www.thecollective-academy.com/...
Dec 06, 2023•21 min•Ep 269•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Paul Offit is a pediatric scientist who co-invented the Roto-virus vaccine, which is attributed with saving millions of lives across the world. Dr. Offit joins The Compass to answer questions we still have about the pandemic, tips for keeping your family healthy, and new information about the COVID-19 vaccine. To learn more about Dr. Paul Offit’s work, visit www.paul-offit.com .
Nov 01, 2023•21 min•Ep 130•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Paul Offit is a pediatric scientist who co-invented the Roto-virus vaccine, which is attributed with saving millions of lives across the world. Dr. Offit joins The Compass to answer questions we still have about the pandemic, tips for keeping your family healthy, and new information about the COVID-19 vaccine. To learn more about Dr. Paul Offit’s work, visit www.paul-offit.com .
Nov 01, 2023•21 min•Ep 267•Transcript available on Metacast Academic Advisor and Early Career Specialist Ana Homayoun joins The Compass to discuss her new book "Erasing the Finish Line." Ana shares about helping young people develop practical solutions to promote purposeful learning. She also discusses developing routines, impulse control, healthy social relationships, and more. To learn more about Ana Homayoun's work, visit www.erasingthefinishline.com . Ana will be a keynote speaker at The FESS Strengthening Families Virtual Conference on Friday, Nov 3...
Oct 04, 2023•22 min•Ep 265•Transcript available on Metacast Academic Advisor and Early Career Specialist Ana Homayoun joins The Compass to discuss her new book "Erasing the Finish Line." Ana shares about helping young people develop practical solutions to promote purposeful learning. She also discusses developing routines, impulse control, healthy social relationships, and more. To learn more about Ana Homayoun's work, visit www.erasingthefinishline.com . Ana will be a keynote speaker at The FESS Strengthening Families Virtual Conference on Friday, Nov 3...
Oct 04, 2023•22 min•Ep 266•Transcript available on Metacast Children's Author Meredith Rusu joins The Compass to discuss her new book "There's a Yeti in My Tummy." The story focuses on social-emotional learning by helping preschoolers embrace their BIG feelings. Meredith shares her insights on parenting young children and teachers' positive impact on young lives. To learn more about Meredith Rusu's work, visit www.meredithrusu.com or find her on Instagram @MeredithRusuWrites.
Sep 06, 2023•20 min•Ep 263•Transcript available on Metacast Children's Author Meredith Rusu joins The Compass to discuss her new book "There's a Yeti in My Tummy." The story focuses on social-emotional learning by helping preschoolers embrace their BIG feelings. Meredith shares her insights on parenting young children and teachers' positive impact on young lives. To learn more about Meredith Rusu's work, visit www.meredithrusu.com or find her on Instagram @MeredithRusuWrites....
Sep 06, 2023•20 min•Ep 264•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum, author of "The Nurture Revolution," joins The Compass to discuss common nurturing myths and alternatives parents can try. Dr. Kirshenbaum explains what it means to gaslight your baby, parent's brain development and why newborns can't self-soothe. To learn more about Dr. Kirshenbaum's work, follow her on Instagram @nurture_neuroscience_parenting or visit her website www.nurture-neuroscience.com...
Aug 02, 2023•19 min•Ep 261•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum, author of "The Nurture Revolution," joins The Compass to discuss common nurturing myths and alternatives parents can try. Dr. Kirshenbaum explains what it means to gaslight your baby, parent's brain development and why newborns can't self-soothe. To learn more about Dr. Kirshenbaum's work, follow her on Instagram @nurture_neuroscience_parenting or visit her website www.nurture-neuroscience.com...
Aug 02, 2023•19 min•Ep 262•Transcript available on Metacast Content creator and author Brooke Romney joins The Compass to discuss teaching your teen "modern manners" aka life skills that will help them develop into successful adults. Brooke speaks on her books "52 Modern Manners for Today's Teens" Vol. I & 11. She also shares a ton of helpful tips that you can start working with your teen on today. To follow Brooke, go to her Instagram page @brookeromneywrites or her website www.brookeromney.com...
Jul 05, 2023•21 min•Ep 259•Transcript available on Metacast Content creator and author Brooke Romney joins The Compass to discuss teaching your teen "modern manners" aka life skills that will help them develop into successful adults. Brooke speaks on her books "52 Modern Manners for Today's Teens" Vol. I & 11. She also shares a ton of helpful tips that you can start working with your teen on today. To follow Brooke, go to her Instagram page @brookeromneywrites or her website www.brookeromney.com...
Jul 05, 2023•21 min•Ep 260•Transcript available on Metacast