Episode 149: Helping Children Cope
Episode 149: Helping Children Cope  
Podcast: The Whinypaluza Podcast
Published On: Fri May 20 2022
Description: Dr. Ambroes Pass-Turner is a Doctor of Counseling Psychology, owner of APT Counseling Services, licensed psychotherapist, professor, and author. Dr. Pass-Turner has worked in the mental health profession for over 20 years. She published the books Rex’s Journey: Helping children understand and cope with emotions and the forthcoming ADHD Warrior; Helping children conquer ADHD unwanted behaviors.Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Dr. Ambroes Pass-Turner about the work she does with children, especially in the ADHD space and victims of sexual abuse.Here is what to expect on this week’s show: Dr. Pass-Turner’s lifelong mission to help others led her to the profession of counseling. Her books are a tool to reach more children than she would be able to, and get them tools to help and offer support. Offering the tools to help kids cope with their emotions is at the heart of what she does Mind, body, and soul need to be in sync. The importance of support structure at home and how it leads to better results at school. Getting kids off technology and relating with people at home will build relationships. Listening more to your kids is one of the most important things you can do to support your child. In listening, you can help your kid express their emotions and get validation, in turn, you can help them problem solve. How to approach improving “unwanted behaviors” with ADHD kids. Establishing a routine is the best start. How to recognize when your child may be experiencing sexual abuse, and what to do. Respecting that all children are different and their needs will vary. The successful cases she has worked on leave a lasting impact. The skills taught in her books can be utilized in the classroom. Remembering to set an example at home for the behaviors you want your children to have.  Connect with Ambroes:https://www.drambroespass-turner.com/ Follow Rebecca GreeneBlog  https://www.whinypaluza.com/Book  https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBookFacebook  https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparentingInstagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whinypaluzamom?lang=en @whinypaluzamom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices