The Spark

Episode 11: Lessons from a Child Psychologist with Dr. Amy Murrell


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In this episode, Dr. Weiss had the pleasure of talking about mental health with child psychologist and author, Dr. Amy Murrell. In her long career, Dr. Murrell has researched and developed acceptance and mindfulness-based psychotherapies and has even published a six-part children's book series on mindfulness. Her new book about healing trauma with play activities for both parents and children is coming out soon.

They talk about how Dr. Murrell has seen anxiety disorders within children increase over time and why children are having difficulties with face-to-face communications. She gives suggestions and a plan of action on how parents can work with their children to reduce anxiety.

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