Counselors’ Corner

Alphonsus Academy
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Counselors’ Corner is a monthly podcast brought to you by the school counselors at Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts in Chicago, IL

Episodes

  1. 05/05/2020

    Communicating and Coping during Quarantine: A Conversation with Abbie Kelley

    On this week's episode of Counselor's Corner, we speak with Abbie Kelley of AMK Counseling. Abbie offers her perspective on parenting during quarantine including strategies on how to communicate with children about the uncertainty of living during the COVID-19 pandemic. Abbie Kelley is the director of AMK Counseling. (www.amkcounseling.com) She has been serving clients of all ages, including kids and teens, young professionals, and adults since 2012. Areas of specialty include: social anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, self-esteem, relationships, parenting, life transitions, career and academic exploration, and other stressors.

    49 min

  2. 04/01/2020

    Peer Relationships: A conversation with Ritamaria Laird and Julianne Neely

    On this episode of Counselor's Corner, we talk to Ritamaria Laird and Julianne Neely about child and adolescent peer relationships. Ritamaria and Julianne are therapists at Individual and Family Connection, a therapeutic practice in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago. Julianne Neely, MSW, LCSW is a special needs mom, foster parent, pediatric therapist and owner of Individual and Family Connection. She treats children struggling with a variety of emotional and behavioral issues and is a leading expert in pediatric mental health. Ritamaria Laird, LCPC, NCC is a pediatric therapist and the Clinical Director at Individual and Family Connection. Ritamaria specializes in working with children who struggle in their relationships and is passionate about helping families learn how to connect and heal through play. For more information, visit https://www.ifccounseling.com/

    34 min

  3. 03/04/2020

    Screen time, Technology, & Video Game Addiction: Dr. Jason Hacker

    On this episode of Counselors' Corner, we spend time in conversation with Dr. Jason Hacker, a licensed adolescent and adult psychologist with a private practice in Chicago. Dr. Hacker specializes in treating anxiety disorders and addictive behaviors including problematic video gaming and online media use. On this episode, Dr. Hacker shares practical advice for families around technology use as well as signs and symptoms that technology could be negatively impacting you or someone you know.  http://www.jasonhackerphd.com/

    30 min

  4. 01/15/2020

    What are Executive Functions? A Conversation with Terese Burk

    On this episode of Counselors’ Corner, we explore executive functions, and what they mean for students, teachers, and families. Joining us is Terese Burk, a certified educational therapist and founder of S.M.A.R.T. Learning Strategies. www.smartlearningstrategies.com

    27 min

  5. 12/04/2019

    A Spotlight on Anxiety: An interview with Dr. Justine Olson

    In the second episode of Counselor's Corner, we interview Dr. Justine Olson, a clinical psychologist in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago. We define anxiety, discuss approaches to treatment, and share tips for parents' to help their anxious child.

    30 min

  6. 10/29/2019

    Bullying Awareness and Prevention: A Conversation with Dr. Lydia Barhight

    In the debut episode of Counselor's Corner, we welcome Dr. Lydia Barhight, a licensed clinical psychologist and AACA parent. We talk about bullying awareness, prevention, and tips for parents.

    22 min

  7. TRAILER

    Counselor's Corner Trailer

    Please check out the trailer for Counselor's Corner, a podcast by the school counselors at Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts. Keep your eyes and ears open for our first full length episode in early November!

    2 min

Trailer

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About

Counselors’ Corner is a monthly podcast brought to you by the school counselors at Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts in Chicago, IL

Information

  • Creator
    Alphonsus Academy
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2020
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Alphonsus Academy
  • Show Website
    Counselors’ Corner