HOME - CHC PODCASTS PRESENTS VOICES OF COMPASSION In some ways life was simpler in our caves, where we could more easily protect our families. In this podcast episode, CHC’s Clinical Director and Neuropsychologist, Dr. Vivien Keil, shares coping strategies for easing our family’s way back into the world with courage and compassion. #32 |

EPISODES ARCHIVE

In some ways life was simpler in our caves, where we could more easily protect our families. In this podcast episode, CHC’s Clinical Director and Neuropsychologist, Dr. Vivien Keil, shares coping strategies for easing our family’s way back into the world with courage and compassion. #32 | MENTAL HEALTH IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST PANDEMIC ISSUES WE'LL With progress in efforts for Covid-19 vaccines and predictions for when the population will receive them, there seems to be a light at the end of the long, harrowing pandemic tunnel.. As the physical risks are better managed with vaccines, however, what will likely still remain is the indelible impact of the pandemic weighing on the

collective psyche.

THE LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF CHILDHOOD TRAUMA The Long-Term Effects of Childhood Trauma. Two-thirds of Americans are exposed to extreme stress in childhood, things like divorce, a death in the family or a caregiver’s substance abuse. And this early adversity, if experienced in high enough doses, “literally gets under our skin, changing people in ways that can endure in their

bodies for

HOW TO LISTEN

How to Listen. Listen to our episodes on podcast apps or on our website. Tune in to hear candid conversations with parents, clinicians, teens, educators, experts STOP. THINK. CONNECT. CYBERSECURITY CAMPAIGN [WEB RESOURCE The STOP.THINK.CONNECT.™ Campaign is a national public awareness campaign with the goal of helping Americans to be safer and more secure online. Free resources for students and families include age-appropriate activity sheets, games, websites, downloable

pamphlets,

LIVING WITH ADHD IN A PANDEMIC Working remotely while the kids distance learn from the dining room table and the dishwasher’s full and the couch covered in laundry and the dog needs a walk and it’s already snack time even though you just cleaned up breakfastThe past year has been a time of distraction and overwhelm for all of us, especially those with learning and attention differences. DBT: ONE PARENT’S JOURNEY DBT: One Parent’s Journey. From following your instincts and asking for help to taking your family’s temperature and practicing “Wise Mind,” today’s podcast episode offers a heartfelt and authentic glimpse into one family’s journey with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). DBT is an intensive therapeutic approach teaching social

EMILY SULLIVAN

Emily is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 17 years’ experience treating children, teens and families in clinic and school based settings. She was a therapist and clinical program manager in the EBC School for 10 years and recently returned to CHC. She is competent in both long-term depth psychotherapy as well as short-term

NATALIE PON

Dr. Pon specializes in the assessment and care of young children (0-6yo) and treats the range of early childhood mental health issues, including but not limited to anxiety/depression, disruptive behavior, adjustment and attachment issues, trauma (including medical), parent-child relational issues. She is very experienced with

child-centered

HOME - CHC PODCASTS PRESENTS VOICES OF COMPASSION In some ways life was simpler in our caves, where we could more easily protect our families. In this podcast episode, CHC’s Clinical Director and Neuropsychologist, Dr. Vivien Keil, shares coping strategies for easing our family’s way back into the world with courage and compassion. #32 |

EPISODES ARCHIVE

In some ways life was simpler in our caves, where we could more easily protect our families. In this podcast episode, CHC’s Clinical Director and Neuropsychologist, Dr. Vivien Keil, shares coping strategies for easing our family’s way back into the world with courage and compassion. #32 | MENTAL HEALTH IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST PANDEMIC ISSUES WE'LL With progress in efforts for Covid-19 vaccines and predictions for when the population will receive them, there seems to be a light at the end of the long, harrowing pandemic tunnel.. As the physical risks are better managed with vaccines, however, what will likely still remain is the indelible impact of the pandemic weighing on the

collective psyche.

THE LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF CHILDHOOD TRAUMA The Long-Term Effects of Childhood Trauma. Two-thirds of Americans are exposed to extreme stress in childhood, things like divorce, a death in the family or a caregiver’s substance abuse. And this early adversity, if experienced in high enough doses, “literally gets under our skin, changing people in ways that can endure in their

bodies for

HOW TO LISTEN

How to Listen. Listen to our episodes on podcast apps or on our website. Tune in to hear candid conversations with parents, clinicians, teens, educators, experts STOP. THINK. CONNECT. CYBERSECURITY CAMPAIGN [WEB RESOURCE The STOP.THINK.CONNECT.™ Campaign is a national public awareness campaign with the goal of helping Americans to be safer and more secure online. Free resources for students and families include age-appropriate activity sheets, games, websites, downloable

pamphlets,

LIVING WITH ADHD IN A PANDEMIC Working remotely while the kids distance learn from the dining room table and the dishwasher’s full and the couch covered in laundry and the dog needs a walk and it’s already snack time even though you just cleaned up breakfastThe past year has been a time of distraction and overwhelm for all of us, especially those with learning and attention differences. DBT: ONE PARENT’S JOURNEY DBT: One Parent’s Journey. From following your instincts and asking for help to taking your family’s temperature and practicing “Wise Mind,” today’s podcast episode offers a heartfelt and authentic glimpse into one family’s journey with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). DBT is an intensive therapeutic approach teaching social

EMILY SULLIVAN

Emily is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 17 years’ experience treating children, teens and families in clinic and school based settings. She was a therapist and clinical program manager in the EBC School for 10 years and recently returned to CHC. She is competent in both long-term depth psychotherapy as well as short-term

NATALIE PON

Dr. Pon specializes in the assessment and care of young children (0-6yo) and treats the range of early childhood mental health issues, including but not limited to anxiety/depression, disruptive behavior, adjustment and attachment issues, trauma (including medical), parent-child relational issues. She is very experienced with

child-centered

STRESS & RESILIENCE DURING COVID Dr. Patrice Crisostomo is a licensed clinical psychologist who is passionate about working with children, adolescents, parents and families. She has extensive experience conducting comprehensive psychological assessments and providing evidence-based treatments for DEVELOPING YOUNG CHILDREN’S SOCIAL SKILLS WHILE SOCIALLY Parenting in a pandemic is hard, and each age has specific developmental needs that are challenging to meet in isolation. The work of young children is to build language and social skills, much of which happen through family relationships, play and social interaction

with peers.

LIVING WITH ADHD IN A PANDEMIC Working remotely while the kids distance learn from the dining room table and the dishwasher’s full and the couch covered in laundry and the dog needs a walk and it’s already snack time even though you just cleaned up breakfastThe past year has been a time of distraction and overwhelm for all of us, especially those with learning and attention differences. TOP 5 STRATEGIES TO FOSTER MENTAL HEALTH IN YOUR CHILD In today’s episode, Tony Cepeda, LMFT shares sobering statistics on the current state of youth mental health along with simple strategies

on how best

NATALIE PON

Dr. Pon specializes in the assessment and care of young children (0-6yo) and treats the range of early childhood mental health issues, including but not limited to anxiety/depression, disruptive behavior, adjustment and attachment issues, trauma (including medical), parent-child relational issues. She is very experienced with

child-centered

BEST STRATEGIES FOR ADHD & DISTANCE LEARNING. PART 1 Distance learning is a challenge for us all, especially those with learning and attention issues. In this episode, CHC’s Chief Psychiatrist & Medical Director Dr. Glen Elliott discusses the ADHD brain through the lens of distance learning.

EMILY SULLIVAN

Emily is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 17 years’ experience treating children, teens and families in clinic and school based settings. She was a therapist and clinical program manager in the EBC School for 10 years and recently returned to CHC. She is competent in both long-term depth psychotherapy as well as short-term TWICE EXCEPTIONAL (2E) STUDENTS THROUGH THE LENS OF Callie Turk is a client of the Children’s Health Council (CHC). who provided pivotal support to her twice-exceptional daughter. Callie Turk co-founded REEL (Resilience and Engagement for Every Learner), an advocacy group supporting twice-exceptional learners by building bridges between their parents and educators in Silicon Valley. THE POWER OF RADICAL ACCEPTANCE Let’s face it. Life can be painful. While we can’t avoid pain, our resistance to accept reality only exacerbates our suffering. In this podcast episode, we sat down with Patrice Cristosomo, PhD and Leeanne Merritt, LCSW, to discuss the power of Radical Acceptance – a practice that involves letting go of the illusion of control and developing a willingness to accept things as they are RAISING COMPASSIONATE KIDS Join host Cindy Lopez and her guests as they discuss how a family culture of compassion can really open hearts and minds. Therapist Kendra Evans and Occupational Therapist Vibha Pathak draw from their professional experiences working with kids of all ages – and raising their own children – to help us cultivate a compassionate and unjudging community, starting at home. HOME - CHC PODCASTS PRESENTS VOICES OF COMPASSION In some ways life was simpler in our caves, where we could more easily protect our families. In this podcast episode, CHC’s Clinical Director and Neuropsychologist, Dr. Vivien Keil, shares coping strategies for easing our family’s way back into the world with courage and compassion. #32 | CORONAVIRUS ARCHIVES Half Moon Bay resident Rosalie Whitlock is one person focused on the effects of the pandemic on the well-being of kids. She is the CEO of the Children’s Health Council, which operates schools to support kids with learning disabilities and offers mental health counseling.

EPISODES ARCHIVE

In some ways life was simpler in our caves, where we could more easily protect our families. In this podcast episode, CHC’s Clinical Director and Neuropsychologist, Dr. Vivien Keil, shares coping strategies for easing our family’s way back into the world with courage and compassion. #32 | THE LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF CHILDHOOD TRAUMA The Long-Term Effects of Childhood Trauma. Two-thirds of Americans are exposed to extreme stress in childhood, things like divorce, a death in the family or a caregiver’s substance abuse. And this early adversity, if experienced in high enough doses, “literally gets under our skin, changing people in ways that can endure in their

bodies for

MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS ARCHIVES Specialists at CHC are amazingly talented, warm and professional. They have the hearts and minds to help your family, and they are here to serve. We are the best in the Bay.

HOW TO LISTEN

How to Listen. Listen to our episodes on podcast apps or on our website. Tune in to hear candid conversations with parents, clinicians, teens, educators, experts

NICOLE BRANDES

Nicole graduated from Metropolitan State University of Denver with a major in human development and a minor in psychology. She has worked with children and adults with autism, ADHD, depression, bipolar, anxiety and a range of developmental delays. Nicole has volunteered for 10 years assisting families and children with the National

Organization

EMILY SULLIVAN

Emily is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 17 years’ experience treating children, teens and families in clinic and school based settings. She was a therapist and clinical program manager in the EBC School for 10 years and recently returned to CHC. She is competent in both long-term depth psychotherapy as well as short-term

KNOWBULLYING

Research shows that parents and caregivers who spend at least 15 minutes a day talking with their children or teens help build strong relationships, and prevent bullying. SAMHSA’s free KnowBullying app will help you boost your children’s confidence, resilience, andRead

more ›

NATALIE PON

Dr. Pon specializes in the assessment and care of young children (0-6yo) and treats the range of early childhood mental health issues, including but not limited to anxiety/depression, disruptive behavior, adjustment and attachment issues, trauma (including medical), parent-child relational issues. She is very experienced with

child-centered

HOME - CHC PODCASTS PRESENTS VOICES OF COMPASSION In some ways life was simpler in our caves, where we could more easily protect our families. In this podcast episode, CHC’s Clinical Director and Neuropsychologist, Dr. Vivien Keil, shares coping strategies for easing our family’s way back into the world with courage and compassion. #32 | CORONAVIRUS ARCHIVES Half Moon Bay resident Rosalie Whitlock is one person focused on the effects of the pandemic on the well-being of kids. She is the CEO of the Children’s Health Council, which operates schools to support kids with learning disabilities and offers mental health counseling.

EPISODES ARCHIVE

In some ways life was simpler in our caves, where we could more easily protect our families. In this podcast episode, CHC’s Clinical Director and Neuropsychologist, Dr. Vivien Keil, shares coping strategies for easing our family’s way back into the world with courage and compassion. #32 | THE LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF CHILDHOOD TRAUMA The Long-Term Effects of Childhood Trauma. Two-thirds of Americans are exposed to extreme stress in childhood, things like divorce, a death in the family or a caregiver’s substance abuse. And this early adversity, if experienced in high enough doses, “literally gets under our skin, changing people in ways that can endure in their

bodies for

MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS ARCHIVES Specialists at CHC are amazingly talented, warm and professional. They have the hearts and minds to help your family, and they are here to serve. We are the best in the Bay.

HOW TO LISTEN

How to Listen. Listen to our episodes on podcast apps or on our website. Tune in to hear candid conversations with parents, clinicians, teens, educators, experts

NICOLE BRANDES

Nicole graduated from Metropolitan State University of Denver with a major in human development and a minor in psychology. She has worked with children and adults with autism, ADHD, depression, bipolar, anxiety and a range of developmental delays. Nicole has volunteered for 10 years assisting families and children with the National

Organization

EMILY SULLIVAN

Emily is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 17 years’ experience treating children, teens and families in clinic and school based settings. She was a therapist and clinical program manager in the EBC School for 10 years and recently returned to CHC. She is competent in both long-term depth psychotherapy as well as short-term

KNOWBULLYING

Research shows that parents and caregivers who spend at least 15 minutes a day talking with their children or teens help build strong relationships, and prevent bullying. SAMHSA’s free KnowBullying app will help you boost your children’s confidence, resilience, andRead

more ›

NATALIE PON

Dr. Pon specializes in the assessment and care of young children (0-6yo) and treats the range of early childhood mental health issues, including but not limited to anxiety/depression, disruptive behavior, adjustment and attachment issues, trauma (including medical), parent-child relational issues. She is very experienced with

child-centered

MENTAL HEALTH IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST PANDEMIC ISSUES WE'LL With progress in efforts for Covid-19 vaccines and predictions for when the population will receive them, there seems to be a light at the end of the long, harrowing pandemic tunnel.. As the physical risks are better managed with vaccines, however, what will likely still remain is the indelible impact of the pandemic weighing on the

collective psyche.

CORONAVIRUS ARCHIVES Half Moon Bay resident Rosalie Whitlock is one person focused on the effects of the pandemic on the well-being of kids. She is the CEO of the Children’s Health Council, which operates schools to support kids with learning disabilities and offers mental health counseling. STRESS & RESILIENCE DURING COVID Dr. Patrice Crisostomo is a licensed clinical psychologist who is passionate about working with children, adolescents, parents and families. She has extensive experience conducting comprehensive psychological assessments and providing evidence-based treatments for LIVING WITH ADHD IN A PANDEMIC Working remotely while the kids distance learn from the dining room table and the dishwasher’s full and the couch covered in laundry and the dog needs a walk and it’s already snack time even though you just cleaned up breakfastThe past year has been a time of distraction and overwhelm for all of us, especially those with learning and attention differences. DEVELOPING YOUNG CHILDREN’S SOCIAL SKILLS WHILE SOCIALLY Parenting in a pandemic is hard, and each age has specific developmental needs that are challenging to meet in isolation. The work of young children is to build language and social skills, much of which happen through family relationships, play and social interaction

with peers.

STOP. THINK. CONNECT. CYBERSECURITY CAMPAIGN [WEB RESOURCE The STOP.THINK.CONNECT.™ Campaign is a national public awareness campaign with the goal of helping Americans to be safer and more secure online. Free resources for students and families include age-appropriate activity sheets, games, websites, downloable

pamphlets,

KNOWBULLYING

Research shows that parents and caregivers who spend at least 15 minutes a day talking with their children or teens help build strong relationships, and prevent bullying. SAMHSA’s free KnowBullying app will help you boost your children’s confidence, resilience, andRead

more ›

ACTIVE SHOOTER DRILLS CAN HAVE SHORT- AND LONG-TERM School safety efforts should not rely on unannounced and potentially traumatic active-shooter drills that simulate gun violence, says a new report. School leaders should prohibit both these drills and other safety exercises that simulate gun violence because there is scant evidenceRead more › TOP 3 MINDFULNESS STRATEGIES TO REDUCE STRESS Dr. Jennifer Salomon’s work focuses on individual occupational therapy with young kids through teens and interdisciplinary consultation, assessment, and treatment for clients with a range of behavioral needs and co-occurring mental health diagnoses. PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. At Children’s Health Council (CHC), we’ve been helping children and families for 60 years. Our Center, two schools and Community Clinic serve families in the Silicon Valley as well as the greater San Francisco HOME - CHC PODCASTS PRESENTS VOICES OF COMPASSION In some ways life was simpler in our caves, where we could more easily protect our families. In this podcast episode, CHC’s Clinical Director and Neuropsychologist, Dr. Vivien Keil, shares coping strategies for easing our family’s way back into the world with courage and compassion. #32 |

EPISODES ARCHIVE

In some ways life was simpler in our caves, where we could more easily protect our families. In this podcast episode, CHC’s Clinical Director and Neuropsychologist, Dr. Vivien Keil, shares coping strategies for easing our family’s way back into the world with courage and compassion. #32 |

NICOLE BRANDES

Nicole graduated from Metropolitan State University of Denver with a major in human development and a minor in psychology. She has worked with children and adults with autism, ADHD, depression, bipolar, anxiety and a range of developmental delays. Nicole has volunteered for 10 years assisting families and children with the National

Organization

MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS ARCHIVES Specialists at CHC are amazingly talented, warm and professional. They have the hearts and minds to help your family, and they are here to serve. We are the best in the Bay. THE LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF CHILDHOOD TRAUMA The Long-Term Effects of Childhood Trauma. Two-thirds of Americans are exposed to extreme stress in childhood, things like divorce, a death in the family or a caregiver’s substance abuse. And this early adversity, if experienced in high enough doses, “literally gets under our skin, changing people in ways that can endure in their

bodies for

EMILY SULLIVAN

Emily is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 17 years’ experience treating children, teens and families in clinic and school based settings. She was a therapist and clinical program manager in the EBC School for 10 years and recently returned to CHC. She is competent in both long-term depth psychotherapy as well as short-term

NATALIE PON

Dr. Pon specializes in the assessment and care of young children (0-6yo) and treats the range of early childhood mental health issues, including but not limited to anxiety/depression, disruptive behavior, adjustment and attachment issues, trauma (including medical), parent-child relational issues. She is very experienced with

child-centered

KNOWBULLYING

Research shows that parents and caregivers who spend at least 15 minutes a day talking with their children or teens help build strong relationships, and prevent bullying. SAMHSA’s free KnowBullying app will help you boost your children’s confidence, resilience, andRead

more ›

HOW TO LISTEN

How to Listen. Listen to our episodes on podcast apps or on our website. Tune in to hear candid conversations with parents, clinicians, teens, educators, experts DBT: ONE PARENT’S JOURNEY DBT: One Parent’s Journey. From following your instincts and asking for help to taking your family’s temperature and practicing “Wise Mind,” today’s podcast episode offers a heartfelt and authentic glimpse into one family’s journey with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). DBT is an intensive therapeutic approach teaching social HOME - CHC PODCASTS PRESENTS VOICES OF COMPASSION In some ways life was simpler in our caves, where we could more easily protect our families. In this podcast episode, CHC’s Clinical Director and Neuropsychologist, Dr. Vivien Keil, shares coping strategies for easing our family’s way back into the world with courage and compassion. #32 |

EPISODES ARCHIVE

In some ways life was simpler in our caves, where we could more easily protect our families. In this podcast episode, CHC’s Clinical Director and Neuropsychologist, Dr. Vivien Keil, shares coping strategies for easing our family’s way back into the world with courage and compassion. #32 |

NICOLE BRANDES

Nicole graduated from Metropolitan State University of Denver with a major in human development and a minor in psychology. She has worked with children and adults with autism, ADHD, depression, bipolar, anxiety and a range of developmental delays. Nicole has volunteered for 10 years assisting families and children with the National

Organization

MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS ARCHIVES Specialists at CHC are amazingly talented, warm and professional. They have the hearts and minds to help your family, and they are here to serve. We are the best in the Bay. THE LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF CHILDHOOD TRAUMA The Long-Term Effects of Childhood Trauma. Two-thirds of Americans are exposed to extreme stress in childhood, things like divorce, a death in the family or a caregiver’s substance abuse. And this early adversity, if experienced in high enough doses, “literally gets under our skin, changing people in ways that can endure in their

bodies for

EMILY SULLIVAN

Emily is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 17 years’ experience treating children, teens and families in clinic and school based settings. She was a therapist and clinical program manager in the EBC School for 10 years and recently returned to CHC. She is competent in both long-term depth psychotherapy as well as short-term

NATALIE PON

Dr. Pon specializes in the assessment and care of young children (0-6yo) and treats the range of early childhood mental health issues, including but not limited to anxiety/depression, disruptive behavior, adjustment and attachment issues, trauma (including medical), parent-child relational issues. She is very experienced with

child-centered

KNOWBULLYING

Research shows that parents and caregivers who spend at least 15 minutes a day talking with their children or teens help build strong relationships, and prevent bullying. SAMHSA’s free KnowBullying app will help you boost your children’s confidence, resilience, andRead

more ›

HOW TO LISTEN

How to Listen. Listen to our episodes on podcast apps or on our website. Tune in to hear candid conversations with parents, clinicians, teens, educators, experts DBT: ONE PARENT’S JOURNEY DBT: One Parent’s Journey. From following your instincts and asking for help to taking your family’s temperature and practicing “Wise Mind,” today’s podcast episode offers a heartfelt and authentic glimpse into one family’s journey with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). DBT is an intensive therapeutic approach teaching social MENTAL HEALTH IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST PANDEMIC ISSUES WE'LL With progress in efforts for Covid-19 vaccines and predictions for when the population will receive them, there seems to be a light at the end of the long, harrowing pandemic tunnel.. As the physical risks are better managed with vaccines, however, what will likely still remain is the indelible impact of the pandemic weighing on the

collective psyche.

MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS ARCHIVES Specialists at CHC are amazingly talented, warm and professional. They have the hearts and minds to help your family, and they are here to serve. We are the best in the Bay. RESOURCES CATEGORIZED AS ASD Supporting Individuals with Autism through Uncertain Times — COVID-19 Toolkit All children and young adults require support from caregivers during times of stress and uncertainty, such as those we are facing now with the spread of the coronavirus

(COVID-19).

KNOWBULLYING

Research shows that parents and caregivers who spend at least 15 minutes a day talking with their children or teens help build strong relationships, and prevent bullying. SAMHSA’s free KnowBullying app will help you boost your children’s confidence, resilience, andRead

more ›

RESOURCES CATEGORIZED AS SUICIDE PREVENTION The Pandemic Has Researchers Worried About Teen Suicide. Teen and youth anxiety and depression are getting worse since COVID lockdowns began in March, early studies suggest, and many experts say they fear a corresponding increase in youth suicide. ACTIVE SHOOTER DRILLS CAN HAVE SHORT- AND LONG-TERM School safety efforts should not rely on unannounced and potentially traumatic active-shooter drills that simulate gun violence, says a new report. School leaders should prohibit both these drills and other safety exercises that simulate gun violence because there is scant evidenceRead more › YOGA, MINDFULNESS AND KIDS What is mindfulness? How does yoga relate to mindfulness? Learn more about the positive impact of mindfulness and yoga on reducing anxiety, depression, ADHD symptoms and managing stress. CHC Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Jennifer Hector, and CHC Doctoral PsychologyRead

more ›

TOP 3 MINDFULNESS STRATEGIES TO REDUCE STRESS Dr. Jennifer Salomon’s work focuses on individual occupational therapy with young kids through teens and interdisciplinary consultation, assessment, and treatment for clients with a range of behavioral needs and co-occurring mental health diagnoses.

SEASON 1 IN REVIEW

Today’s podcast highlights a few favorite excerpts from some of our previous episodes, including Top 3 Mindfulness Strategies to Reduce Stress (Episode 5), Best Strategies for ADHD & Distance Learning (Episodes 8 & 9), Family Dynamics While Sheltering in Place (Episode

11) and more.

PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. At Children’s Health Council (CHC), we’ve been helping children and families for 60 years. Our Center, two schools and Community Clinic serve families in the Silicon Valley as well as the greater San Francisco HOME - CHC PODCASTS PRESENTS VOICES OF COMPASSION About Children’s Health Council. With nearly 70 years of experience helping local kids, teens, young adults and families navigate some of life’s most difficult challenges, CHC stands ready to lead the emotional recovery ahead, with courage, connection and compassion. MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS ARCHIVES Specialists at CHC are amazingly talented, warm and professional. They have the hearts and minds to help your family, and they are here to serve. We are the best in the Bay. THE LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF CHILDHOOD TRAUMA Two-thirds of Americans are exposed to extreme stress in childhood, things like divorce, a death in the family or a caregiver’s substance abuse. And this early adversity, if experienced in high enough doses, “literally gets under our skin, changing peopleRead

more ›

TEEN DEPRESSION

Being a teenager can be tough. There are changes taking place in your body and brain that can affect how you learn, think, and behave. And if you are facing tough or stressful situations, it is normal to have emotionalRead more ›

EPISODES ARCHIVE

About Children’s Health Council. With nearly 70 years of experience helping local kids, teens, young adults and families navigate some of life’s most difficult challenges, CHC stands ready to lead the emotional recovery ahead, with courage, connection and compassion.

NICOLE BRANDES

Specialists at CHC are amazingly talented, warm and professional. They have the hearts and minds to help your family, and they are here to serve. We are the best in the Bay.

NATALIE PON

Natalie Pon, MD Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist Dr. Pon is committed to working with children and their families using a developmentally informed approach to psychiatric assessment and care.

EMILY SULLIVAN

Emily Sullivan, LMFT Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Emily is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 17 years’ experience

treating children,

DBT: ONE PARENT’S JOURNEY Kimm is a Bay Area native and has recently joined Children’s Health Council as a communication specialist within CHC’s marketing team. Past work experience includes working in development at The Stanford Fund where she assisted in prospect, volunteer management and

communications.

A PARENT'S GUIDE TO DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY (DBT) In collaboration with the Michael Harris Foundation. DBT is a modified form of cognitive behavioral therapy that utilizes both acceptance and

change strategies.

HOME - CHC PODCASTS PRESENTS VOICES OF COMPASSION About Children’s Health Council. With nearly 70 years of experience helping local kids, teens, young adults and families navigate some of life’s most difficult challenges, CHC stands ready to lead the emotional recovery ahead, with courage, connection and compassion. MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS ARCHIVES Specialists at CHC are amazingly talented, warm and professional. They have the hearts and minds to help your family, and they are here to serve. We are the best in the Bay. THE LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF CHILDHOOD TRAUMA Two-thirds of Americans are exposed to extreme stress in childhood, things like divorce, a death in the family or a caregiver’s substance abuse. And this early adversity, if experienced in high enough doses, “literally gets under our skin, changing peopleRead

more ›

TEEN DEPRESSION

Being a teenager can be tough. There are changes taking place in your body and brain that can affect how you learn, think, and behave. And if you are facing tough or stressful situations, it is normal to have emotionalRead more ›

EPISODES ARCHIVE

About Children’s Health Council. With nearly 70 years of experience helping local kids, teens, young adults and families navigate some of life’s most difficult challenges, CHC stands ready to lead the emotional recovery ahead, with courage, connection and compassion.

NICOLE BRANDES

Specialists at CHC are amazingly talented, warm and professional. They have the hearts and minds to help your family, and they are here to serve. We are the best in the Bay.

NATALIE PON

Natalie Pon, MD Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist Dr. Pon is committed to working with children and their families using a developmentally informed approach to psychiatric assessment and care.

EMILY SULLIVAN

Emily Sullivan, LMFT Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Emily is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 17 years’ experience

treating children,

DBT: ONE PARENT’S JOURNEY Kimm is a Bay Area native and has recently joined Children’s Health Council as a communication specialist within CHC’s marketing team. Past work experience includes working in development at The Stanford Fund where she assisted in prospect, volunteer management and

communications.

A PARENT'S GUIDE TO DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY (DBT) In collaboration with the Michael Harris Foundation. DBT is a modified form of cognitive behavioral therapy that utilizes both acceptance and

change strategies.

MENTAL HEALTH IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST PANDEMIC ISSUES WE'LL With progress in efforts for Covid-19 vaccines and predictions for when the population will receive them, there seems to be a light at the end of the long, harrowing pandemic tunnel.. As the physical risks are better managed with vaccines, however, what will likely still remain is the indelible impact of the pandemic weighing on the

collective psyche.

RESOURCES CATEGORIZED AS CORONAVIRUS Review of 130 Studies Favors Reopening Schools With Safety Measures. The safe reopening of schools for in-person learning — with the use of mitigation efforts — is a critical step in addressing the physical, academic and emotional stress students have faced during the pandemic, school administrators, researchers, physicians and scientists said during two separate press briefings. STRESS & RESILIENCE DURING COVID Dr. Patrice Crisostomo is a licensed clinical psychologist who is passionate about working with children, adolescents, parents and families. She has extensive experience conducting comprehensive psychological assessments and providing evidence-based treatments for RESOURCES CATEGORIZED AS SUICIDE PREVENTION The Pandemic Has Researchers Worried About Teen Suicide. Teen and youth anxiety and depression are getting worse since COVID lockdowns began in March, early studies suggest, and many experts say they fear a corresponding increase in youth suicide. DEVELOPING YOUNG CHILDREN’S SOCIAL SKILLS WHILE SOCIALLY Parenting in a pandemic is hard, and each age has specific developmental needs that are challenging to meet in isolation. The work of young children is to build language and social skills, much of which happen through family relationships, play and social interaction

with peers.

NATALIE PON

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