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Sara Fryer McConkie earned a bachelor's degree in Psychology and a master's in SocialWork from the University of Utah. She is a social worker currently employed at Family Services with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Millcreek Counseling and Adoption. She specializes in relationship counseling, anxiety, depression, betrayal trauma and self-esteem building. She lives in Salt Lake City and enjoys spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren. She loves walking, playing tennis and attending yoga and Zumba classes. She is a strong proponent of pursuing your dreams.LINKS:NIMH on Suicide https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/suicideCenter for Disease Control Risk & Protective Factors with Warning Signshttps://www.cdc.gov/suicide/factors/index.html12 Things Parents Can Do to Prevent Suicide (American Academy of Pediatrics)https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/emotional-problems/Pages/Ten-Things-Parents-Can-Do-to-Prevent-Suicide.aspxSuicide is Preventable – Yale Medicine https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/teen-suicideIf Your Worried Your Child is Suicidal https://childmind.org/article/youre-worried-suicide/Mayo Clinic – Risk Factors, Causes & 2 videos for parents & teenshttps://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/suicide/symptoms-causes/syc-20378048American Foundation for Suicide Awareness – Teens and Parents videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TokWrCfq_CcCreating a Safety Plan https://www.verywellmind.com/suicide-safety-plan-1067524Website on Suicide https://save.org/Parental Website https://parentguidance.org/Connectedness https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pdf/asap_suicide_issue3-a.pdf Contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if you are experiencing mental health-related distress or are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.Call or text 988Chat at 988lifeline.orgConnect with a trained crisis counselor. 988 is confidential, free, and available 24/7/365.Visit the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for more information at 988lifeline.org.The following suicide prevention resources can also be helpful:SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357Crisis Text Line: Text 741741The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386Veterans Crisis Line: 988National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline: 1-800-950-6264The Crisis Text Line also offers useful resources for how to get help if you are experiencing thoughts of suicide.
What's a girl to do when she doesn't recognize her own mother anymore? Natalie's mother has changed - she doesn't laugh anymore, she doesn't eat with the family, she barely comes out of her room. Natalie is not sure what happened, but she's determined to try and fix it. But, can she? In this episode, we talk about depression, one of the most common mental health conditions. We'll explore how a parent's depression can affect a child's health and wellbeing, and we'll learn how to support children who are impacted by depression. Books:The Science of Breakable Things - Tae KellerThe Color Thief - Andrew and Polly PetersShow Notes: Depression Social Media: @storytimeclinic Resources:When a parent is depressed - What kids want to know | CAMH Helping Children Understand and Cope with Parental Depression (mentalhelp.net) Adolescent Depression - What Parents Can Do to Help (healthychildren.org)10 Things Parents Can Do to Prevent Suicide (healthychildren.org)
Khadeejah Smith holds a bachelor of science in Finance from Northeastern University. A Masters of Arts in Teaching Mathematics from the University of the District of Columbia and a Masters of Science in Education Leadership from Columbia University, Teachers College. Khadeejah Smith has been an educator for over ten years in the Metropolitan District of Columbia area. She began her teaching career in Boston Public Schools as a high school math teacher. Khadeejah's experience expands from high school math, home-school early childhood, middle school math teacher, instructional coach, and principal. She brings a diverse view to education from the public, charter, and private school sectors.Learn more about Khadeejah:Email: edgapclosers@gmail.comIG @khadeejahSmithAuthor: 10 Things Parents Can Do to Prepare Children for Academic Success: Distance Learning Edition Learn more about Ms. Black:Website: http://www.stayingingtheblk.com IG:@stayingintheblk
In this episode, we continue the conversation about virtual learning from part I. We discuss: -Things you should consider when deciding whether to send your child back to school -After school activities -Creating a "bored" corner -Decreasing anxiety and more!! **Khadeejah co-wrote an e-book 10 Things Parents Can Do to Prepare Children for Success - Distance learning edition. Get it here: https://10thingsbooks.com/shop Connect with the moms on Instagram: Khadeejah, Principal/Adjunct Professor - @khadeejahsmith Andreia, Instructional Supervisor - @being_as_i_am Crystal, Educational Consultant/Adjunct Professor - @_clowncrown Dee, Educator - @gurlaaaaaaaa Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/singleblackmotherhood/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/singleblackmotherhood/ Visit the site: https://www.singleblackmotherhood.com Join the Single Mom League: https://www.singleblackmotherhood.com/community/
Join the conversation with Dr. Watts and Dr. Barter as they discuss autoimmune disease, hormone challenges and where the FM industry is headed. Dr. Barter DC: AltFamMed.com Why Functional Medicine? [5:10] Intermittent Fasting [11:09] Focal Points on the detox system [18:55] Dynamics of Autoimmunity [28:20] Things Parents Can Do to Help Kids with Auto-Immunity Genes [45:30]
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