The Doctor Dean Show

Choosing the Right Therapy for Your Child: Insights from Dr. Elizabeth Zak

What if the right therapy for your child isn’t one-size-fits-all? Dr. Elizabeth Zak joins Dr. Dean Beckloff to unpack how approaches like CBT, ACT, DBT, EMDR, and play therapy uniquely support kids, and even adults, in managing emotions, trauma, and anxiety. They explore how each method uniquely supports emotional growth and healing across different ages and challenges.

How To Recognize Early Signs of Autism & ADHD

ASD and ADHD aren’t just labels—they reflect unique neurobiological differences that shape how individuals experience the world. Join Dr. Graham Martin and Dr. Elizabeth Zak as they unpack early signs, sensory sensitivities, and the crucial role of early intervention in supporting children and families navigating these diagnoses. Tune in to gain practical insights on assessment, masking, and effective strategies that make a real difference.

How to Recognize and Support Kids Struggling with Anxiety and Depression

How can parents tell the difference between normal childhood worries and something more serious like anxiety or depression? On The Dr. Dean Show, Dr. Elizabeth Zak and Pooja Patel share expert insights on recognizing these signs in kids and practical strategies—like creative therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques—to support their emotional well-being. Tune in to discover how to help children build resilience and confidence amid challenges.

What Is Collaborative Law? How To Divorce Peacefully

What if divorce didn’t have to mean courtroom battles and broken families? On this episode, Melinda Eitzen, Dawn Fowler, and Peggy Pasquini share how collaborative law and alternative dispute resolution empower couples to separate peacefully—protecting children and fostering healthier co-parenting. Tune in to discover how choosing collaboration over conflict can truly transform the divorce journey.

What’s the Difference Between Big T and Little t Trauma? Insights with Michelle Rosewell

Trauma isn’t just one big event—it’s also the everyday struggles that quietly overwhelm us. Michelle Rosewell from Beckloff Behavioral Health Center breaks down the difference between “big T” and “little t” trauma, offering insights on how parents and therapists can recognize and support healing in kids, teens, and adults. Tune in to discover practical ways to reframe trauma responses and foster resilience from the inside out.