Counselors’ Corner

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.

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/

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/

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

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.

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.

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!