What if a few simple changes at home could set your kids up for a successful school year? Join me, Dr. Beth Trammell, as I share actionable tips and strategies from years of clinical experience and personal parenting to ease your children into their academic routines. Whether it's resetting sleep schedules, mimicking school meal times, or gradually reducing nap times, I discuss how these small but effective adjustments at home can help your kids smoothly transition back to the classroom. Learn how to create a structured daily routine that mitigates the fatigue and irritability often associated with the back-to-school period.

Setting realistic goals for the school year is crucial, and I’ll guide you on how to make them both attainable and meaningful for your family. Avoid the common pitfalls of overly ambitious plans and focus on what truly matters to you and your loved ones. Tune in to find out how you can make this school year less stressful and more successful for everyone involved.

This podcast is meant to be a resource for the general public, as well as fellow therapists and psychologists. It is NOT meant to replace the meaningful work of individual or family therapy. Please seek professional help in your area if you are struggling. #breakthestigma #makewordsmatter #thingsyoulearnintherapy #thingsyoulearnintherapypodcast

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Confrontation doesn't have to be a clash; it can be a gateway to growth and understanding. Discover how to harness this power with myself, Dr. Beth Trammell, and Dr. Deborah Miller, as we dissect the essence of confrontation in therapy and its transformative impact. This isn't about fostering conflict; it's about creating change with compassion. Throughout our discussion, we unpack methods to address behaviors that might block a client's progress, and we demonstrate, through role-play, the art of using soft, curiosity-based language as a catalyst for insightful revelation.

As we transition from the therapy room to everyday life, learn how the delicate art of confrontation can enrich your personal relationships. Dr. Miller and I dissect the balance between challenging behaviors and maintaining a non-judgmental stance. We explore the use of humor to defuse tense moments and the necessity of choosing wisely which patterns to confront for nurturing personal growth. So, if you're a therapist, a leader, or anyone aiming to polish your communication skills, this episode is brimming with wisdom to help you approach those moments of truth with grace and skill.

This podcast is meant to be a resource for the general public, as well as fellow therapists and psychologists. It is NOT meant to replace the meaningful work of individual or family therapy. Please seek professional help in your area if you are struggling. #breakthestigma #makewordsmatter #thingsyoulearnintherapy #thingsyoulearnintherapypodcast

Feel free to share your thoughts at www.makewordsmatterforgood.com or email me at Beth@makewordsmatterforgood.com

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Can you really balance a new business while caring for aging parents? Tanya Walden knows firsthand the emotional rollercoaster of trying to juggle a burgeoning childcare business with the increasing demands of her elderly parents. She opens up about the suffocating guilt and bone-deep exhaustion that come with being torn between her dream job and familial responsibilities. Tanya even dives into the evolving dynamics in her relationship with her parents, especially highlighting her father's rapid health decline and her mother's high expectations.

Our conversation doesn't shy away from the tough questions. How do caregivers cope with the logistical nightmares, especially when the pandemic has accelerated the decline in their parents' health? Tanya shares her raw, unfiltered feelings about witnessing her parents' suffering and the emotional toll of questioning their quality of life. We also touch on the friction that can arise among siblings when the caregiving burden isn't equally shared. Despite these challenges, Tanya's story is a testament to the deep love and gratitude that drive us to provide the best care for our parents. This episode is both a heartfelt and enlightening exploration of the complexities of caregiving.

This podcast is meant to be a resource for the general public, as well as fellow therapists/psychologists. It is NOT meant to replace the meaningful work of individual or family therapy. Please seek professional help in your area if you are struggling. #breakthestigma #makewordsmatter #thingsyoulearnintherapy #thingsyoulearnintherapypodcast

Feel free to share your thoughts at www.makewordsmatterforgood.com or email me at Beth@makewordsmatterforgood.com

Support the Show.

www.bethtrammell.com