Counselors’ Corner

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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

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  • May 5, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • monthly NEW EPISODES
  • 27m AVG DURATION
  • 7 EPISODES


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Latest episodes from Counselors’ Corner

Communicating and Coping during Quarantine: A Conversation with Abbie Kelley

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 48:35


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.

Peer Relationships: A conversation with Ritamaria Laird and Julianne Neely

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 33:48


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/

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

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 30:07


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/

What are Executive Functions? A Conversation with Terese Burk

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2020 26:43


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

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

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2019 29:31


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.

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

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 22:22


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.

Counselor's Corner Trailer

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2019 1:32


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!

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