Leveling the Spectrum

By syrena hernandez

With one host having more than 20 years of experience working with children on the spectrum and the other with a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, this mother daughter duo knew we ... more

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How many episodes does Leveling the Spectrum have?

The podcast currently has 25 episodes available.

Leveling the Spectrum episodes:

January 25, 2022 Conversation 24: Zoom is still overwhelming in 2022, mental exhaustion, and Covid standards for schools make no sense
Today me and my mom have a conversation about the impact Zoom and covid still have on the schools and kids we work with. I share my experience with running online counseling groups with kids and my approach for groups. My mom shares some in person challenges she has been facing and the impact hybrid schooling has. We discuss our opinions about schools being restricted by the lack of resources needed to set appropriate Covid safety protocols and how ridiculous it is that school zoom hours won't count towards yearly school hours. We end today's conversation with my mom sharing how she helped find 2 different test taking approaches by just observing. Reminder: We are only two individuals having a conversation on these topics. Thank you for listening!
Contact us- [email protected]
Wordpress Website- https://levelingthespectrum.wordpress.com/
Syrena’s podcast “The Sesh”- https://open.spotify.com/show/60QnjzArn9p8V4NqOfVYi6?si=r1kkrfQeQoSj0iBbFfwX4A
Syrena’s Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/syrenamichele/?hl=en
Music credit- https://www.purple-planet.com
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51min
January 11, 2022 Conversation 23: Covid Omicron spike impact on schools and the kids we work with, Are fidgets for everyone?, Managing a kid's interests in the classroom, and more change is hard
Today me and my mom have a conversation and debate today. We start the conversation by discussing how the schools in California and Massachusetts are responding to the recent Covid-19 Omicron spike. We then transition into a small debate discussing our thoughts on distractions in the classroom. When does a kid's interests become a distractions? When is it appropriate to draw in the classroom? Are fidgets for every kid? me and my mom have a long discussion today about the state of our work at this time in 2022. Reminder: We are only two individuals having a conversation on these topics. Thank you for listening!
Contact us- [email protected]
Wordpress Website- https://levelingthespectrum.wordpress.com/
Syrena’s podcast “The Sesh”- https://open.spotify.com/show/60QnjzArn9p8V4NqOfVYi6?si=r1kkrfQeQoSj0iBbFfwX4A
Syrena’s Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/syrenamichele/?hl=en
Music credit- https://www.purple-planet.com
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45min
December 28, 2021 Conversation 22: Is TikTok to blame for shorter attention?, managing kiddos' attention in groups, fear of losing control of behaviors & more
Today me and my mom have a conversation about TikTok, groups and our feelings around kiddo's behaviors, do you have a fear of losing control? I bring up a youtube video I recently watched around the conversation of shorter attention and TikTok, and we share our thoughts on the subject. My mom then shares some examples of classroom patterns some of her kiddos have and how she navigates around them when they become a disruption. We then transition into other conversations about groups and how we have managed individual group member's behaviors. Reminder: We are only two individuals having a conversation on these topics. Thank you for listening!
Contact us- [email protected]
Wordpress Website- https://levelingthespectrum.wordpress.com/
Syrena’s podcast “The Sesh”- https://open.spotify.com/show/60QnjzArn9p8V4NqOfVYi6?si=r1kkrfQeQoSj0iBbFfwX4A
Syrena’s Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/syrenamichele/?hl=en
Music credit- https://www.purple-planet.com
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45min
December 14, 2021 Conversation 21: December is a strange month for our kiddos and for us
Today me and my mom have a conversation about a few different things. We start off by discussing my work load and our opinions about starting groups during a busy holiday month. My mom shares some stories about kids at her school who had a difficult time transitioning back from the Thanksgiving Break last month. We then talk about other challenges we have been facing during our work with children, and ponder on some approaches and things to keep in mind when a child's safety is at risk. Overall, showing empathy towards the kids we work with is the most important skill to have not how well you can "solve their problems". Reminder: We are only two individuals having a conversation on these topics. Thank you for listening!
Contact us- [email protected]
Wordpress Website- https://levelingthespectrum.wordpress.com/
Syrena’s podcast “The Sesh”- https://open.spotify.com/show/60QnjzArn9p8V4NqOfVYi6?si=r1kkrfQeQoSj0iBbFfwX4A
Syrena’s Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/syrenamichele/?hl=en
Music credit- https://www.purple-planet.com
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46min
November 30, 2021 Conversation 20: Going back to school after Thanksgiving break
Today me and my mom have a conversation about our thoughts going into a week after Thanksgiving break. My mom shares some examples of kids she is working with and the amount of procrastination she is seeing since break started. We also get into a discussion about the little moments in our day that can make or break us. My mom shares some examples of how she approaches kids at her school when they are having an unusual day. It is so important to keep in mind that we see behaviors for a reason and going to back school after a long break is a challenge for everyone. Reminder: We are only two individuals having a conversation on these topics. Thank you for listening!
Contact us- [email protected]
Wordpress Website- https://levelingthespectrum.wordpress.com/
Syrena’s podcast “The Sesh”- https://open.spotify.com/show/60QnjzArn9p8V4NqOfVYi6?si=r1kkrfQeQoSj0iBbFfwX4A
Syrena’s Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/syrenamichele/?hl=en
Music credit- https://www.purple-planet.com
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33min
November 16, 2021 Conversation 19: Children who have parents in the same field as us (teacher, social workers, counselors, etc)
This week me and my mom have a conversation about the the impact parents who work in similar fields as us have on their children . I share some information about a possible new client and my mom shares her experience with parents she has worked with at her school. There are always benefits and consequences to everything in life. A parent's job is no different. Reminder: We are only two individuals having a conversation on these topics. Thank you for listening!
Contact us- [email protected]
Wordpress Website- https://levelingthespectrum.wordpress.com/
Syrena’s podcast “The Sesh”- https://open.spotify.com/show/60QnjzArn9p8V4NqOfVYi6?si=r1kkrfQeQoSj0iBbFfwX4A
Syrena’s Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/syrenamichele/?hl=en
Music credit- https://www.purple-planet.com
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27min
November 02, 2021 Conversation 18: What your child's behaviors are communicating, internalization and guilt
This week me and my mom have a conversation about a few things. I share some information about what I learned at a training this past week. Then we jump into an experience my mom had with a child where listening to the child played a big role. Sometimes all a child needs is someone to listen to them. We then transition into client updates and other experiences we have had this past week at school, with kids and their parents. Reminder: We are only two individuals having a conversation on these topics. Thank you for listening!
Contact us- [email protected]
Wordpress Website- https://levelingthespectrum.wordpress.com/
Syrena’s podcast “The Sesh”- https://open.spotify.com/show/60QnjzArn9p8V4NqOfVYi6?si=r1kkrfQeQoSj0iBbFfwX4A
Syrena’s Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/syrenamichele/?hl=en
Music credit- https://www.purple-planet.com
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51min
October 19, 2021 Conversation 17: Children are not born believing they "suck"
This week me and my mom have a conversation about a few different things. First, we just started talking about our podcast episodes and are happy to know you are able to connect with the conversations we are having. I then update you on my work with my client which transitions the conversation to resistance. My mom explains some of her challenges with her students. We then discuss how challenging childhood is for all the kids we work with. There are so many decisions children have to make and most of us grow up feeling like we can't be ourselves. Reminder: We are only two individuals having a conversation on these topics. Thank you for listening!
Contact us- [email protected]
Wordpress Website- https://levelingthespectrum.wordpress.com/
Syrena’s podcast “The Sesh”- https://open.spotify.com/show/60QnjzArn9p8V4NqOfVYi6?si=r1kkrfQeQoSj0iBbFfwX4A
Syrena’s Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/syrenamichele/?hl=en
Music credit- https://www.purple-planet.com
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41min
October 05, 2021 Conversation 16: SEEQR worksheet for kids, social skills, and dismissing children's emotions
This week me and my mom have a conversation about a few different things. My mom shares the worksheet her and her school use when helping a child organize their thoughts when working on reading comprehension. I share some client updates and some small milestones in my work with them. Me and my mom also share some examples of when adults tend to dismiss children's emotions and try to rush the situation. We give some questions you can think about when you are in a pressured moment. We also discuss the difficulties teachers have when needing to teach their classroom while also helping kids manage their emotions within relationship with their peers. Reminder: We are only two individuals having a conversation on these topics. Thank you for listening!
Contact us- [email protected]
Wordpress Website- https://levelingthespectrum.wordpress.com/
Syrena’s podcast “The Sesh”- https://open.spotify.com/show/60QnjzArn9p8V4NqOfVYi6?si=r1kkrfQeQoSj0iBbFfwX4A
Syrena’s Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/syrenamichele/?hl=en
Music credit- https://www.purple-planet.com
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51min
September 21, 2021 Conversation 15: Understanding resistance and how to handle it from the clients you work with
This week me and my mom have a conversation about our current experiences with resistance from the children we work with. Sometimes individuals we work with don't have a choice when starting work with us and that is expected at times, but our clients have many reasons for why they choose not to trust us. Me and my mom discuss some of the reasons why we think clients can show resistance with us and share some ways you can approach these difficult situations. The first being this, stop dismissing children's feelings and start believing that a child can feel anxious. The way we approach working with individuals who are hesitant to trust someone can stem from our limitation that we put on their ability to feel certain ways. Our work is so important and we need to remember that each detail of our relationship with an individual can influence the ways they interact with others in their life. Reminder: We are only two individuals having a conversation on these topics. Thank you for listening!
Contact us- [email protected]
Wordpress Website- https://levelingthespectrum.wordpress.com/
Syrena’s podcast “The Sesh”- https://open.spotify.com/show/60QnjzArn9p8V4NqOfVYi6?si=r1kkrfQeQoSj0iBbFfwX4A
Syrena’s Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/syrenamichele/?hl=en
Music credit- https://www.purple-planet.com
...more
50min

FAQs about Leveling the Spectrum:

How many episodes does Leveling the Spectrum have?

The podcast currently has 25 episodes available.