Christian Faith and OCD, Scrupulosity, Intrusive Thoughts, Compulsions, Peace - 35. Parenting a Special Needs Child: A Personal Story with Dyana Robbins, M. Ed

35. Parenting a Special Needs Child: A Personal Story with Dyana Robbins, M. Ed

06/30/21 • 34 min

Christian Faith and OCD, Scrupulosity, Intrusive Thoughts, Compulsions, Peace

Today, we are privileged to have Dyana Robbins, M. Ed as our guest. She shares with us her personal story of parenting a special needs child.

Dyana's journey of parenting a special needs child
How she managed challenging behaviors of her children
Emotional triggers that come with parenting a special needs child and how she dealt with them
Being compassionate both with herself and her children
How dealing with her own anxiety helps communicate calm and steadiness to her children
Support system she found and created in her community
How her journey impacted her marriage and faith

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Today, we are privileged to have Dyana Robbins, M. Ed as our guest. She shares with us her personal story of parenting a special needs child.

Links and resources:www.risecounselingsg.com

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34. Sudden Onset of OCD in Children: Is it PANS/PANDAS? with Dr. Roseann Capanna Hodge

I had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Integrative Medicine Mental Health Provider (CMHIMP), and a Board Certified Neurofeedback Provider (BCN). She is also the founder and director of The Global Institute of Children’s Mental Health and Dr. Roseann and Associates.

Dr. Rosean shares with us her knowledge and clinical experience in treating PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) and PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcus).

What should parents know about PANS/PANDAS? What are its signs and symptoms?
How are PANS/PANDAS diagnosed? Is there a test for PANS/PANDAS?
What is the treatment for PANS/PANDAS?
PANS/PANDAS in the school setting
Dr. Roseann’s book: It's Gonna Be Ok

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Dr. Roseann Capanna Hodge
Book: It's Gonna Be Ok

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36. Using Brainspotting for Anxiety and OCD with Brooke Randolph, LMHC

I had the privilege of interviewing Brooke Randolph, a licensed mental health counselor and a Brainspotting trainer. Brooke shares with us her insights and knowledge on Brainspotting. She also gives some advice for those who are considering adoption based on her experience as a single adoptive mom and as a Brainspotting consultant specializing in adoption.
What is Brainspotting? How does it work?
How was Brainspotting developed? Who discovered it?
How can Brainspotting help with anxiety and OCD?
What happens during and after a Brainspotting session
Can Brainspotting be used with all ages?
Brainspotting training
Comparison between Branspotting and other forms of therapy.

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