The Blues...Back to School

Don't Forget about the Kids...Social and Emotional Needs of Children in School

Today we have a special guest, Dr. Domonique Lemieux, LPC. She is a licensed professional counselor and a counselor educator. In this final installment in the back-to-school series, we discuss the social and emotional needs of kids. Kids are often thought to be resilient and unaffected by major events, yet we see an increase in anxiety and behavior disorders in children. We cannot forget about being intentional in meeting our children's needs. Social and emotional skills are considered non-cognitive skills, but they are essential to learning. When children are emotionally stable and behave socially appropriate, classroom environments become conducive to learning. Dr. Lemieux has created a resource specifically to address children and adults' deficits in their social and emotional well-being. If you are a teacher, parent, or concerned about children, this is a must-listen episode!!!! Connect with us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/therapygys/Contact us at therapygys@gmail.com

Children's Mental Health,,,in Schools

Today’s podcast is based on a recent training I conducted on mental health is schools for educators. Educators are first responders for most mental health issues at school. It is imperative that teachers, administrators, and support staff all have a basic understanding of mental health, and how to respond to mental health crisis situations. Listen in and increase your mental health literacy. If you work in a school, are a parent, or interact with school-aged children, this episode will have something for you!!! Connect with us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/therapygys/

The Blues...Back to School

Is going back to school affecting your mood? The back to school blues is common for students, parents, and teachers. In this episode, we discuss dealing with adjusting back to school and understanding when school is a bigger problem. Anxiety disorder and depression are mental health conditions that can also be related to going to school. Learn to recognize the difference between the normal back to school blues and mental health issues that require treatment.

Grace...Get You Some

Have you ever thought about grace and how it might be helpful to your mental health?  Grace can provide peace, hope, and joy. It helps you to overcome cycles of criticism and hopelessness. With grace, you can move from self-pity to problem-solving.  Allowing yourself to live in grace can be an impactful tool in combating mental health! Try it today!!!! Follow me on Instagram: @Therapygys

Who Me... An Imposter?

We've all heard the phrase "fake it til you make it," ... but what happens when you "make it" and you still feel like a fake?   "Imposter syndrome" is a phenomenon that many of us battle on a daily basis. In this episode, I discuss what imposter syndrome is, how racism and sexism feed imposter syndrome, and how to deal with it so that you win the battle.  If you have ever asked, "Do I belong?" this episode is for you!!!!