School Psych Podcast: Parenting Tips and Teacher Strategies for Supporting Diverse Learners
Welcome to the School Psych Podcast, where we are learning brains and growing hearts! This podcast is a resource for parents, caregivers, teachers and educators, school staff, administrators, or anyone interested in the psychology of learning. Episodes include a variety of formats and topics, such as deep dives on childhood ADHD, anxiety, and learning disability/disorder.
Episodes
59 episodes
59: Top 5 School Psych Must-Haves
If you're a school clinician wanting to feel generally prepared and organized in your day to day, then this episode is for you! I share some obvious and some "not so obvious" must-haves for school psychologists. Enjoy!If you have any que...
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58: Fall Start-Up for School Psychs
There are so many factors out of our control as school clinicians. But there are things we can do as a part of our fall start-up to set ourselves up for success. In this episode I cover some tips for laying the foundation of a smoother "back to...
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57: Back to School Pep Talk - Much Needed Encouragement for Parents and Teachers
How is it fall already? If you are an educator or a parents who has mixed feelings about "back to school," then this quickie episode is for you! Transitions can be hard and it's okay if things feel a little bumpy at first. But we are resilient,...
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56: Case Study - ADHD and Specific Learning Disorder
Case studies are a great way to learn what it actually looks like to walk through the psycho-educational assessment process. In this episode, I review how a student with already diagnosed ADHD was referred to school psychology, and what questio...
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55: 7 Go-To Resources for Supporting Autistic Learners
The cliché "If you meet one person with Autism, you know one person with Autism," means that we all have different strengths and challenges and therefore we need recommendations for our own unique needs. However there are a few resources/sugges...
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54: What Do We Know About Rising Autism Rates?
The prevalence rates of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have been on the rise throughout the past two decades. This ignites lots of debate, regarding which factors contribute to these rising rates. In this episode, we review some of the findings...
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53: Deep Dive on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
In this episode, we first cover some important language when discussing Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We move on to discuss who diagnoses ASD. Then we thoroughly review the diagnostic criteria of ASD. Lastly, we share some stats such as preva...
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52: Why Therapy is Worth Your Time and How to Start
In the last 2 episodes, we covered misconceptions about mental health counselling, as well as an overview of different therapeutic approaches. For today's episode, we get a bit more practical, by discussing what therapy is and why it's wo...
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51: Which Therapy is Right for You? A Guide to 15 Common Approaches
Are you interested in starting therapy but aren't sure which type of therapy is the best fit? Or maybe you're already in therapy, but didn't realize there are other therapeutic approaches besides the one your counselor is using? OR maybe you're...
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50: Celebrating Mental Health - What Therapy Really Is (and Isn't)
In honour of the 50th episode, I'm reflecting on what it really means to celebrate mental health. So many people still carry outdated or unhelpful ideas about therapy - and those myths often keep them from getting support. In this episode, I'm ...
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49: School’s Out Wishes
Just a quick episode wishing you an awesome summer, in which you are kind to yourself and remember.... YOU ARE HUMAN. If you have any questions or topics you want me to cover, please email me at schoolpsychpodcast@gmail.com, direct ...
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48: Keep, Tweak, or Toss - Reflecting on the School Year
This episode builds off of one of last week's tips for "what all teachers need to do this summer." One of the suggestions was pausing to reflect what went well this year that you want to take into next school year, and what you need to let go o...
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47: 5 Things All Teachers Need To Do This Summer
This episode is for teachers and any of us working in schools (clinicians, admin, educational assistants, all y'all!) By summer break, our nervous system is tapped out.. How do we ensure summer is the proper reset that we need before we come ba...
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46: How to Be an Ally to Queer Educators and Students with Bryan Stanton
In this interview episode, Bryan Stanton (chair of "Teaching While Queer," a not-for-profit organization) shares the importance of allyship even when it feels scary or uncomfortable. "But how can I be an ally?," you ask?! Listen as Bryan shares...
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45: My Top 5 Resources for Neurodivergent Learners
I've shared some of these with you before and I'll share them again and again! There are certain resources I find myself recommending over and over to families and school teams of neurodivergent learners... and for good reason. It's time to ded...
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44: 7 Tips for Avoiding the Summer Slide
Ah the dreaded "summer slide," also known as "summer learning loss" or "academic regression". Have no fear parents! There are lots of ways we can help our kids maintain some of the skills they worked so hard to develop this school year! These 7...
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43: A Day in the Life of a School Psych #2 - IEP Edition
Did you know that school psychologists attend IEP (Individual Education Plan) Meetings with families and school teams? This episode covers what a typical day looks like for a school psychologist during testing season. I also share what my favou...
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42: A Day in the Life of a School Psych #1 - Testing Edition
Have you ever wondered what a testing day looks like for a school psychologist? Then this episode is for you! I run through a typical testing day, and also discuss the steps that need to have been completed beforehand (weeks or days in advance)...
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41: A Week in the Life of a School Psychologist
Have you ever wondered what a school psychologist does with their time? Why does it feel like they're everywhere at once or simultaneously nowhere to be found? Hopping in and out, but flying into the building within minutes when a crisis occurs...
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40: My 3 Favourite Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs
How do we give our kids the tools for identifying, expressing, and managing emotions? How do we teach our kids social skills and conflict resolution? Social-emotional learning (SEL) programs are a way we can proactively help our kids thrive in ...
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39: The 101 on Supporting LGBTQ Youth
In this interview with Dr. Emily Fisher, we talk A LOT about how to support LGBTQ+ children in our families, schools, and communities. We cover some definitions, such as what is sexual orientation and gender identity, as well as some of the com...
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38: Flip That Script When Describing Our Kids
Finally an episode that is relevant for literally ANY adult supporting kids in any capacity! Teachers, parents, clinicians, doctors, principals, educational assistants, daycare providers, this one is for all of us! This episode covers several d...
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37: Beyond the Report Card - 7 Essential Skills for Kids to Develop
Is academic success the key to a thriving adulthood? In this episode, I'm sharing a hot take that might challenge some perspectives - academic skills, while important, aren't the be all end all when it comes to our growing kids. Fro...
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36: Why Active Listening Is the Key to Supporting Kids (and How to Do It Well)
Whether you're a parent, teacher, or school clinician, these tips can transform your conversations and strengthen your connection with the kids in your life. If you want to support your kid - whether they're toddlers, teens, or somewhere in bet...
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35: 10 Organization and Focus Tips for School Clinicians
Are you a school clinician or consultant who struggles to manage your time? In this episode, we dive into practical strategies for school clinicians to keep an organized schedule and maintain focus. For example, a monthly "brain dump," colour-c...
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