The Child Psych Podcast

Every year, thousands of children are sent against their will – often ripped out of their beds in the middle of the night by strangers – to private facilities to be treated for various mental illnesses, addiction issues, and perceived behavioral problems. Due to inconsistencies in the definition of what a therapeutic program is and a lack of regulatory oversight, the exact number of these centers and children in them is not known but it is estimated that there is over 120,000+ children kept in over 5,000+ centers around the United States and abroad. This is collectively known as the “Troubled Teen Industry.”In this episode Tammy interviews Meg Appelgate about this Industry and her personal experiences as a teen with being placed in such an institution. Meg is an author and CEO of Unsilenced, a grassroots organization dedicated to speaking out against institutionalized child abuse in the troubled teen and youth mental health industry (https://www.unsilenced.org/)After being sexually assaulted and expelled from school for drinking at 15, For the next 17 years, Meg dedicated herself to non-profit work before eventually coming to the realization that she had been abused and brainwashed throughout her time in the troubled teen industry. She wrote about this account in her book "Becoming Unsilenced" which we discuss in this riveting episode.One of our Favourite Christmas GiftsAs the holiday season approaches, we wanted to share some of my favorite gift ideas that have made a big impact in our family—Big Life Journal products! These award-winning, parent-recommended, and psychology-backed journals, affirmation cards, and conversation cards are designed to help children and teens build confidence, resilience, and a positive mindset.Whether you're shopping for younger kids or teens, there are plenty of great options to choose from:Journals for Kids & Teens: Help them discover the power of a growth mindset with fun, engaging activities and inspiring stories.Conversation & Affirmation Cards: Perfect for sparking meaningful family conversations and boosting daily positivity.Big Life Journal products are highly recommended by psychologists and therapists and have been loved by families around the world for their ability to encourage personal growth in children and teens. If you're looking for meaningful, confidence-building gifts this holiday season, these products are a fantastic choice!Shop Now: https://biglifejournal.com/?aff=2206 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode, Tammy and Tania speak about what to do when kids ask if Santa is real. We look at how to navigate this conversation in a way that stays aligned and true to your family's values while holding onto the magic of Christmas.As the holiday season approaches, we wanted to share some of my favorite gift ideas that have made a big impact in our family—Big Life Journal products! These award-winning, parent-recommended, and psychology-backed journals, affirmation cards, and conversation cards are designed to help children and teens build confidence, resilience, and a positive mindset.Whether you're shopping for younger kids or teens, there are plenty of great options to choose from:Journals for Kids & Teens: Help them discover the power of a growth mindset with fun, engaging activities and inspiring stories.Conversation & Affirmation Cards: Perfect for sparking meaningful family conversations and boosting daily positivity.Big Life Journal products are highly recommended by psychologists and therapists and have been loved by families around the world for their ability to encourage personal growth in children and teens. If you're looking for meaningful, confidence-building gifts this holiday season, these products are a fantastic choice!Shop Now: https://biglifejournal.com/?aff=2206Interested in more from the Institute?The Parenting Handbook: Your Guide to Raising Resilient Children is the ultimate guide to nurturing emotional regulation, resiliency, connection, and well-being in children. Find out more here .Our parenting membership comes with over 100 Parenting & Mental Health Courses and more!. Click here . Listeners can take 40% OFF their annual membership (or $19.99/m). Get your 7-Day Free Trial today!Our professional membership offers affordable, accessible training all in one spot for mental health professionals! Find out more here.We have amazing free parenting content on:YoutubeInstagramFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode, Tania interviews Paris Goodyear Brown about how parents can help their children heal from frightening experiences.Paris offers strategies based on the latest trauma research, explains how parents can be more involved in working with their child's therapist, and offers strategies that foster resiliency and wellness. Parents and mental health professionals will love the richness of this episode!Paris Goodyear-Brown, LCSW, RPT-S, is the creator of the TraumaPlay™ model, the founder and Clinical Director of Nurture House, and the Executive Director of the TraumaPlay™ Institute. She is an internationally renowned speaker, a prolific author (Check out Paris's books here), and a master clinician. While she has spent the past 25 years specializing in treating trauma (sexual abuse, physical abuse, maltreatment and neglect) and attachment disturbances, as well as anxiety disorders, she often provides help for angry, dysregulated and depressed children and teens. She has written many books; in today's episode, we will discuss one of her more recent books: "Parents as Partners in Child Therapy: A Clinician’s Guide, Trauma and Play Therapy."Big Life JournalAs the holiday season approaches, I wanted to share some of my favorite gift ideas that have made a big impact in our family—Big Life Journal products! These award-winning, parent-recommended, and psychology-backed journals, affirmation cards, and conversation cards are designed to help children and teens build confidence, resilience, and a positive mindset.Whether you're shopping for younger kids or teens, there are plenty of great options to choose from:Journals for Kids & Teens: Help them discover the power of a growth mindset with fun, engaging activities and inspiring stories.Conversation & Affirmation Cards: Perfect for sparking meaningful family conversations and boosting daily positivity.Big Life Journal products are highly recommended by psychologists and therapists and have been loved by families around the world for their ability to encourage personal growth in children and teens. If you're looking for meaningful, confidence-building gifts this holiday season, these products are a fantastic choice!Shop Now: https://biglifejournal.com/?aff=2206 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When your child lies, it can be incredibly triggering. In today's podcast Tammy and Tania share the research on lying, explore lying from a developmental perspective and offer concrete strategies to navigate this tricky part of parenting! If you have loved today's podcast, come and join us on December 7th at our live online "Fostering Emotion Regulation workshop ". You will get to talk to Tammy and Tania live, and leave feeling equipped, empowered and ready for all of parenting's challenges. Register HERE. Take an additional 25% off the sale price with the coupon code: FER25%offInterested in more from the Institute?The Parenting Handbook: Your Guide to Raising Resilient Children is the ultimate guide to nurturing emotional regulation, resiliency, connection, and well-being in children. Find out more here .Our parenting membership comes with over 100 Parenting & Mental Health Courses and more!. Click here . Listeners can take 40% OFF their annual membership (or $19.99/m). Get your 7-Day Free Trial today!Our professional membership offers affordable, accessible training all in one spot for mental health professionals! Find out more here.We have amazing free parenting content on:YoutubeInstagramFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.