This Hour Has 50 minutes

Can we perfect perfectionism without succumbing to anxiety? Join us for an enlightening episode as we sit down with Dr. Eddie O'Connor, a renowned expert in sport psychology, to explore how becoming the "perfect perfectionist" and shifting our perspective on failure can lead us closer to peak performance in all aspects of life without the burden of pressure, anxiety and depression.Dr. O'Connor shares invaluable insights on how embracing failure as a natural part of the learning process ...

What is childhood alarm? How are some traditional approaches to childhood anxiety developmentally inappropriate? Does CBT work for kids? What can we do instead? All of this and more in this episode with the holistic family psychologist, Ashleigh Warner. Ashleigh has spent over a decade working with families in various settings. Ashleigh has a Masters Degree in Educational and Developmental Psychology and is a registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulatio...

Hey everyone, thank you for listening to This Hour has 50 Minutes. After much deliberation, I have made the decision to end the podcast for a host of personal and professional reasons. There are two more episodes coming out before we end. Be sure to check those out. CE credits are available until the end of April 2024. We will reach out to annual members to discuss your situation. I want to thank everyone for listening and being with me on this journey. Thank you to all of my incredible guest...

Many adults seek services for struggles in their lives that may be the result of undiagnosed or overlooked ADHD. Often these challenges become more apparent when significant changes in their lives throw off their coping. In this podcourse, Dr. Jessica Stern joins Dr. Tamara to discuss what brings these adults to therapy, how to differentiate ADHD from overwhelm, type A personality, or parenting burnout, especially for the "shefault parent". Dr. Jessica Stern is a licensed clinical psycho...

Natalie Brunswick joins Dr. Tamara Soles to discuss high sensitivity. Natalie shares the definition of high sensitivity and sheds light on the core features and how they relate to fear responses and heightened anxiety. As an OT and a psychotherapist, her insights on the sensory processing piece are incredibly valuable. The hosts also tackle a common clinical challenge- competing sensory needs between a parent and child.HighlightsWhat is High Sensitivity? What are the core features?How do...

Earn Continuing Education Credit for This EpisodeBecome a Member and Get Unlimited Continuing Education Credits for a YearAllyson Dinneen joins me to discuss embracing vulnerability, and boundaries and making space for even our most uncomfortable emotions. Allyson shares how to transform childhood patterns of fixing people’s problems and making people happy to instead accompany people with compassion on their emotional journey.Allyson Dinneen is a marriage and family therapist and mental heal...

Enroll for 1 hour CE creditBecome a Member and Get Unlimited Continuing Education Credits for a YearToday I’m joined by Dr. Ashley Miller as we talk emotion-focused parenting and her book What to Say to Kids when Nothing Seems to Work. Dr. Ashley Miller is a child and adolescent psychiatrist and family therapist at BC Children’s Hospital with 15 years experience and is also the mother of a teen and a tween. She runs groups for youth with depression and for parents of youth with mental health ...

Get 1 Hour CE credit for this episodeHow do we help kids with intense anger when their parents say they "refuse" to try the strategies they have been taught? Guest Jessica Sinarski shares her trauma-informed strategies to teach children about their brain and help them understand and regulate their emotions. Whether it is helping them strengthen that "staircase" between their upstairs brain and their downstairs brain or helping them get familiar with their "acting before thinking" and "thinkin...

Earn 1 hour CE. Register to take the post-testIn this engaging podcast episode, host Dr. Tamara Soles invites esteemed psychologist Dr. Helen Ofosu to shed light on her career as a work and business psychologist. Together, they explore Dr. Ofosu's practical approaches to helping individuals navigate workplace barriers and discuss the common concerns that lead people to seek her valuable coaching services. Additionally, they delve into the impact of imposter syndrome and imposter t...

Earn 1 hour CE. Register to take the post-testDr. Liz Angoff joins host Dr. Tamara Soles in this enlightening episode as they discuss the transformative potential of collaborative co-construction in psychological assessments. Explore how actively involving children in shaping assessment questions and engaging in feedback dialogues enhances their understanding of their own brains and empowers them to advocate for themselves. Gain practical tips, real-life examples, and insights on ...