Kid Therapist Podcast Allison McQuaid

In this episode Lauren welcomes special guest, Whitney Thompson, LCPC to discuss how teens are feeling and trying to cope during the Covid 19 pandemic. 

Whitney is a LCPC (Licensed Counselor) in the states of Maryland and Colorado. She is the owner of Anchor Counseling Centers, a private practice with multiple locations in Carroll County and Howard County. While maintaining a small caseloa   , Whitney also speaks frequently on the topic of teenagers and parenting skills at private institutions and Universities.  Her focus in her career has been teenagers (mostly teenage girls) with whom she connects well with and can help them grow to their full potential. Whitney is honored to work with Allie and previously work with Lauren at Anchor Counseling Centers as they are both amazing counselors.

https://www.anchorcounselingcenters.com

In this episode, Allie welcomes special guest Marie Stancovich, LCPC to discuss how older kids and teens, and especially the grown ups in their lives, may be dealing with the struggle "to achieve" and "be positive" during this challenging and uncertain time of a world pandemic. Marie provides ways to manage this term coined "toxic positivity" and how to deal with uncomfortable emotions during this stressful time.

Marie Stancovich is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland. She is also a Nationally Certified Counselor and member of Sigma Chi Iota. She is the owner of Wokini Therapy Services located in Eldersburg Maryland.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/marie-stancovich-eldersburg-md/289222

https://wokinitherapy.com

In this episode, Lauren welcomes the amazing Dr. Rachel Altvater to the podcast to discuss ways technology as your friend, not enemy, during this time of Covid-19 and quarantine life.

Introduction to Tele-Play Therapy by Dr. Altvater:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kmZJdC0eTbc

Are you noticing old behaviors (or even new ones) presenting during this stressful time? Allie provides some tips for navigating the regressive behaviors and how to cope with these adjustments.

In this episode Lauren provides strategies and tips for navigating online learning throughout the stress of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Allie's goal with this week's podcast is to provide some quick ideas as to how to manage some family dynamics right now which may also translate after the lockdown has been lifted as well.

https://www.5lovelanguages.com

https://www.amazon.com/Love-Languages-Children-Secret-Effectively/dp/B01GQO95PY/ref=sr_1_5?crid=22PL44S6LE1E4&dchild=1&keywords=5+love+languages+by+gary+chapman&qid=1585773339&sprefix=5+love%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-5