But My Kid is Depressed!
Is it safe to implement consequences when a child is depressed? What if the child isn't defiant or "bad," they are "just depressed?" Sarah and Dr. Vaughn discuss how sticking to the rules is EVEN MORE...
30 Dec 201816min
Sleep Hygiene (Ugh...)
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 ...
30 Nov 201832min
Why Regulate Your Child's Electronics?
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 Kmi...
28 Okt 201828min
Helping Kids Feel Like a Part of the Family
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 contrib...
19 Okt 201816min
Restricting Lethal Items & Conducting Body Checks
Dr. Vaughn and Sarah discuss how to reduce the risk at home with an acutely suicidal teen.
16 Okt 201817min
Warning-Chore Consequence Protocol
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.
13 Juli 201819min
