PSYCHē Says | Therapists

There are so many things that impact mood, but sleep happens to be one of the "biggies." The term "sleep hygiene" is familiar to therapists, but maybe not so much to the lay public. Listen up to hear what the term means and what some of the bottom line tips and tricks for maximizing yours and your child's chances to get a good night's sleep. But keep in mind, you might not like what you hear!

Electronics such as smartphones, video games, and laptops are necessary "evils," so how can a caregiver even begin to regulate a teen's online use? PSYCHē clinicians Dr. Stephanie Vaughn and Sarah Kmita, LPC-MHSP talk about practical ways to minimize the risks of exposure by using apps and giving "the word no" a fresh new sound.

No matter what age, everyone needs to feel like they belong. Dr. Stephanie Vaughn and Sarah Kmita, LPC-MHSP discuss the ways caregivers can help their kids feel better by feeling like they are contributing members of the family.

Dr. Vaughn and Sarah discuss how to reduce the risk at home with an acutely suicidal teen.

One of our most popular interventions from the parent report card is the Warning-Chore Consequence protocol. Dr. Vaughn and Sarah discuss how to use it to shape a child's behavior.

Continuing explanations of the parent report card items, PSYCHe therapists discuss why requiring your child to get out of the house can help with a whole host of issues. Therapist David Carrillo, LPC-MHSP is a guest on today's podcast with Stephanie Vaughn, Psy.D. and Sarah Kmita, LPC-MHSP and shares his experience incorporating sports and the great outdoors into therapy sessions.

What it's actually like to be a therapist is shrouded in mystery. Sally Roesch, M.A. gets real and shares the common experience of self-doubt coupled with a true love of the profession.

Continuing explanations of the parent report card items, PSYCHe therapists discuss what it means to conduct "body checks" and keep "lethal items" out of reach. Pre-licensed professional Sally Roesch, M.A. joins PSYCHe Says hosts Stephanie Vaughn, Psy.D. and Sarah Kmita, LPC-MHSP in considering both the adolescent and caregiver perspectives.

The first podcast is a series reviewing items on PSYCHe's parent report card. In this episode, Clinical Psychologist Stephanie Vaughn, Psy.D. and Licensed Counselor Sarah Kmita, LPC-MHSP consider recommendations on limiting your child's electronic use, especially before bedtime.