This Hour Has 50 minutes

CE credits are no longer availableCan we perfect perfectionism without succumbing to anxiety?  Join us for an enlightening episode as we sit down with Dr. Eddie O'Connor, a renowned expert in sport psychology, to explore how becoming the "perfect perfectionist" and shifting our perspective on failure can lead us closer to peak performance in all aspects of life without the burden of pressure, anxiety and depression.Dr. O'Connor shares invaluable insights on how embracing failure as a natural part of the learning process can propel us towards our goals. By reframing failure as an opportunity for growth and self-discovery, he guides listeners on a transformative journey towards resilience and success.Through practical strategies and real-life examples, Dr. O'Connor demonstrates how to cultivate a healthy relationship with striving and failure, enabling us to bounce back stronger and more determined than ever. From athletes striving for victory to individuals pursuing personal and professional aspirations, his wisdom offers a roadmap to navigate setbacks with grace and resilience.Tune in to discover how to harness the power of failure as a stepping stone towards peak performance, and embark on a journey of self-improvement with confidence and resilience.Dr. Eddie O’Connor is a professional speaker and both clinical and sport psychologist, specializing in removing barriers to peak performance. He is a Fellow and Certified Mental Performance Consultant through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, and member of the United States Olympic Committee Sport Psychology Registry. Dr. Eddie has worked with youth, high school, collegiate, national and international, Junior Olympic and professional athletes and coaches, as well as performing artists and musicians.Dr. Eddie is frequently sought after by media, appearing regularly on FOX News in Grand Rapids, a featured guest on SiriusXM’s Doctor Radio, and quoted in ESPN.com, NBA.com, Los Angeles Times, Runner’s World, NYMag.com, and CNN.com.He is author and host of “The Psychology of Performance: How to Be Your Best in Life” by The Great Courses, quoted in the New York Times as being the “Netflix of learning” who recruit “the world’s greatest professors” that “are truly special.”An international presenter with over 350 speaking engagements and media appearances, Dr. Eddie delivers a powerful and entertaining message to his audience.Resourceshttps://dreddieoconnor.com/Success Stories Community at www.dreddieoconnor.com/membership not only can this be great for the nonprofessional person to overcome their internal obstacles to excellence, but I have a few psychologists in the membership who use it to enhance their own lives, professional practice, and share lessons learned with their clients!Psychological Flexibility Skills for the HRF at https://www.dynamicprinciples.com/hrf-act/ This is a great intro into the psychological flexibility skills we discussed, embedded into the Human Rehabilitation Framework. Even if rehab isn't your thing, the overview of ACT is a very applied introduction and includes clinical exercises and examples to facilitate practice. It is a course for professionals.  ConnectDr. Tamara SolesInstagram  @drtamarasolesTwitter @drtamarasolesFacebook http://facebook.com/drtamarasolestamara@thesecurechild.comdrtamarasoles.comSupport the ShowHelp us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well1.&nbs

CE credits are no longer availableWhat is childhood alarm? How are some traditional approaches to childhood anxiety developmentally inappropriate? Does CBT work for kids? What can we do instead? All of this and more in this episode with the holistic family psychologist, Ashleigh Warner.  Ashleigh has spent over a decade working with families in various settings. Ashleigh has a Masters Degree in Educational and Developmental Psychology and is a registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. She has worked in Thailand, Kenya, The Solomon Islands and now resides home in Australia, where she is raising her young family. Ashleigh has also trained in Family Therapy and has extensive experience working with families as a whole system. Resourceshttps://holisticfamilypsychologist.com/The Kind Collective- Raising Humans Kind MembershipConnecthttps://www.instagram.com/raisinghumanskind/Dr. Tamara SolesInstagram  @drtamarasolesTwitter @drtamarasolesFacebook http://facebook.com/drtamarasolestamara@thesecurechild.comdrtamarasoles.com

Hey everyone, thank you for listening to This Hour has 50 Minutes. After much deliberation, I have made the decision to end the podcast for a host of personal and professional reasons. There are two more episodes coming out before we end. Be sure to check those out. CE credits are available until the end of April 2024. We will reach out to annual members to discuss your situation. I want to thank everyone for listening and being with me on this journey. Thank you to all of my incredible guests for sharing your time and wisdom with me and my listeners. I am grateful to you allI have some new ventures in the works including a minimalist mastermind for therapists.  get the latest information from my email newsletter available at drtamarasoles.comThank you all. Take care.

CE credits are no longer availableMany adults seek services for struggles in their lives that may be the result of undiagnosed or overlooked ADHD. Often these challenges become more apparent when significant changes in their lives throw off their coping. In this podcourse, Dr. Jessica Stern joins Dr. Tamara to discuss what brings these adults to therapy, how to differentiate ADHD from overwhelm, type A personality, or parenting burnout, especially for the "shefault parent". Dr. Jessica Stern is a licensed clinical psychologist, consultant, speaker, and media contributor. a clinical assistant professor at NYU Langone Health. She specializes in adult ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, and burnout with a passion in values-aligned productivity and corporate wellness. She’s the host of the psychiatry show on SiriusXM’s Doctor Radio and serves on the advisory committee of Wondermind.Resourceshttps://www.drjessicabstern.com/https://www.drjessicabstern.com/coursesConnecthttps://www.instagram.com/drjessicastern/https://twitter.com/DrJessicaBSternhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicabstern/Dr. Tamara SolesInstagram  @drtamarasolesTwitter @drtamarasolesFacebook http://facebook.com/drtamarasolestamara@thesecurechild.comdrtamarasoles.comSupport the ShowHelp us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast 2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook  twitter and instagramDr. Tamara Soles is approved by the American Psychological Association and the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Dr. Tamara Soles maintains responsibility for the program. Verify with your State or Provincial governing body to ensure APA and CPA-approved activities are eligible

CE credits are no longer availableNatalie Brunswick joins Dr. Tamara Soles to discuss high sensitivity. Natalie shares the definition of high sensitivity and sheds light on the core features and how they relate to fear responses and heightened anxiety. As an OT and a psychotherapist, her insights on the sensory processing piece are incredibly valuable. The hosts also tackle a common clinical challenge- competing sensory needs between a parent and child.HighlightsWhat is High Sensitivity? What are the core features?How do anxiety and our fear response relate to high anxiety Mirror neurons and high sensitivityHigh sensitivity and sensory processingHow to navigate competing sensory needs between a parent and child ResourcesQuiz "Are you a highly sensitive parent"?Natalie's newsletterElaine Aron's websiteConnectNatalie Brunswickhttps://highlysensitivefamily.com/https://www.instagram.com/highlysensitivefamily/Dr. Tamara SolesInstagram  @drtamarasolesTwitter @drtamarasolesFacebook http://facebook.com/drtamarasolestamara@thesecurechild.comdrtamarasoles.comSupport the ShowHelp us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast 2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook  twitter and instagram

CE credits are no longer availableAllyson Dinneen joins me to discuss embracing vulnerability, and boundaries and making space for even our most uncomfortable emotions. Allyson shares how to transform childhood patterns of fixing people’s problems and making people happy to instead accompany people with compassion on their emotional journey.Allyson Dinneen is a marriage and family therapist and mental health counselor who started the Notes From Your Therapist Instagram project, which currently has almost 400K followers. Allyson’s notes and insights on emotions, relationships, and life have been featured in Huffington Post, Shape, Cosmopolitan, and more. She lives in the Berkshires, Massachusetts and works in private practice.Highlights:The purpose of emotions as signalsMaking space for uncomfortable feelingsIt is OK if people are upset with you because you set a boundaryTransforming from a fixer of people’s emotions to one who can hold spaceGrief and its impact as a therapistThe American Co-dependency of ParentingResourcesAllison's book Notes from Your Therapist is available hereConnectAllyson's Instagram Account @NotesFromYourTherapisthttps://www.allysondinneen.com/Instagram  @drtamarasolesTwitter @drtamarasolesFacebook http://facebook.com/drtamarasolestamara@thesecurechild.comdrtamarasoles.comSupport the ShowIf you're enjoying the show, help us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast 2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook  twitter and instagram

CE credits are no longer availableToday I’m joined by Dr. Ashley Miller as we talk emotion-focused parenting and her book What to Say to Kids when Nothing Seems to Work. Dr. Ashley Miller is a child and adolescent psychiatrist and family therapist at BC Children’s Hospital with 15 years experience and is also the mother of a teen and a tween. She runs groups for youth with depression and for parents of youth with mental health challenges. Dr. Miller is also the co-author of the book What to Say to Kids When Nothing Seems to Work: A Practical Guide for Parents and Caregivers.Highlights-       How families are coping with COVID-19-       Mental health professionals managing COVID-       What led to the creation of her book and what sets it apart from other parenting books-       Emotion Focused Family Therapy-       The Do-over and the value of therapeutic apologies-       The role of reassurance in anxiety and sadness-       Parental involvement in children’s mental health treatmentConnectDr. Ashley MIllerTwitter: @ashleypmillerInstagram: drashleymillerWebsite: www.what2say2kids.orgDr. TamaraInstagram  @drtamarasolesTwitter @drtamarasolesFacebook http://facebook.com/drtamarasolestamara@thesecurechild.comdrtamarasoles.comWhat to Say to Kids When Nothing Seems to Work: A Practical Guide for Parents and Caregivers. By Adele Lafrance PhD and Ashley Miller MDhttps://www.routledge.com/What-to-Say-to-Kids-When-Nothing-Seems-to-Work-A-Practical/Lafrance-Miller/p/book/9781138344631Emotion-Focused Family Therapy https://www.emotionfocusedfamilytherapy.org/Dr. Bruce Perry’s Talk with Oprah about COVID-19https://www.neurosequential.com/covid-19-resourcesWe Need To Talk About Another Pandemic Mental Health Crisis: Therapist Burnout By Dr. Jessi Goldhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/jessicagold/2021/01/19/we-need-to-talk-about-another-pandemic-mental-health-crisis-therapist-burnout/?sh=579669114d18How to Talk so Kids will Listen and Listen so Kids will Talkhttps://www.amazon.ca/How-Talk-Kids-Will-Listen/dp/1451663889

CE credits are no longer availableHow do we help kids with intense anger when their parents say they "refuse" to try the strategies they have been taught? Guest Jessica Sinarski shares her trauma-informed strategies to teach children about their brain and help them understand and regulate their emotions. Whether it is helping them strengthen that "staircase" between their upstairs brain and their downstairs brain or helping them get familiar with their "acting before thinking" and "thinking before acting" teams, Jessica has clear and effective strategies that clinicians and parents can implement easily.  Jessica Sinarski is a licensed professional counselor of mental health, author, speaker, and instigator of hope. She offers deeply trauma-informed support and education for home, school, and community audiences. Weaving user-friendly brain science into everything she does, Jessica ignites both passion and know-how in audiences. Her extensive post-graduate training and 15+ years as a clinician and educator led her to create the resource and training platform BraveBrains. She partners with school districts and child welfare agencies around the world to unlock resilience in children and adults alike. She’s the author of several books including the upcoming RILEY THE BRAVE’S BIG FEELINGS ACTIVITY BOOK- a trauma-informed guide for counsellors, educators and parents. Highlights Why kids struggle with "using their strategies"How to teach kids about the upstairs brain and downstairs brainStrengthening the staircaseCo-regulation and the staircaseScaffolding toward naming emotionsWhy animal representation may be the most effective toolWriting a letter from the tiger brainResourceshttps://bravebrains.com/https://jessicasinarski.com/Connecthttps://www.instagram.com/jessicasinarski/https://twitter.com/jessicasinarskihttps://www.facebook.com/jessicasinarskiDr. Tamara SolesInstagram  @drtamarasolesTwitter @drtamarasolesFacebook http://facebook.com/drtamarasolestamara@thesecurechild.comdrtamarasoles.comSupport the ShowHelp us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast 2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook  twitter and instagramDr. Tamara Soles is approved by the American Psychological Association and the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Dr. Tamara Soles maintains responsibility for the program. Verify with your State or Provincial governing body to ensure APA and CPA-approved activities are eligible

CE credits are no longer availableIn this engaging podcast episode,  host Dr. Tamara Soles invites esteemed psychologist Dr. Helen Ofosu to shed light on her career as a work and business psychologist. Together, they explore Dr. Ofosu's practical approaches to helping individuals navigate workplace barriers and discuss the common concerns that lead people to seek her valuable coaching services. Additionally, they delve into the impact of imposter syndrome and imposter treatment, specifically on racialized individuals.Dr. Ofosu describes her own advocacy work within Canada to support Black psychologists. Don't miss this episode with valuable insights for therapists seeking to enhance their understanding of supporting clients in the workplace.Dr. Helen Ofosu has been practising Industrial / Organizational Psychology (also known as Work or Business Psychology) in the public and private sectors for over 20 years. In addition to Career and Executive Coaching, her specialties include assessing and developing leadership skills and navigating the complex issues of workplace bullying, harassment, equity, diversity and inclusion.  In 2012, she founded I/O Advisory Services, a practice where she offers Executive and Career Coaching, HR Consulting, and some speaking and training. She’s also the author of the newly released book “How to be Resilient in Your Career: Facing Up to Barriers at Work”Highlights Top concerns that keep employees up at nightHelping clients advocate for themselves vs knowing when to walk awayImposter syndrome and imposter treatment of racialized individualsNavigating work-from-home accommodations. Resourceshttps://ioadvisory.com/dr-helen-ofosu-hr-consultant-career-coach/Connecthttps://twitter.com/drheleno_caDr. Tamara SolesInstagram  @drtamarasolesTwitter @drtamarasolesFacebook http://facebook.com/drtamarasolestamara@thesecurechild.comdrtamarasoles.comSupport the ShowHelp us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast 2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook  twitter and instagramDr. Tamara Soles is approved by the American Psychological Association and the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Dr. Tamara Soles maintains responsibility for the program. Verify with your State or Provincial governing body to ensure APA and CPA-approved activities are eligible

CE credits are no longer availableDr. Liz Angoff joins host Dr. Tamara Soles in this enlightening episode as they discuss the transformative potential of collaborative co-construction in psychological assessments.  Explore how actively involving children in shaping assessment questions and engaging in feedback dialogues enhances their understanding of their own brains and empowers them to advocate for themselves. Gain practical tips, real-life examples, and insights on delivering empowering feedback that fosters a growth mindset and self-efficacy. Whether you've been a psychologist for 2 years or 20, this powerful episode will reveal the immense power of collaboration, self-discovery, and the lifelong benefits of involving children in their own assessment journey.Highlights How to empower kids even before the intake sessionCo-constructing a narrative of "highways" and "construction zones"Framing the assessment question from the child's point of viewHow to conduct feedback with a childOvercoming objections from parentsResourcesDr. Liz's free resources and book https://brainbuildingbook.com/What is Neurodiversity video for kidsConnectDr. Liz AngoffInstagram @explainingbrainsDr. Tamara SolesInstagram  @drtamarasolesTwitter @drtamarasolesFacebook http://facebook.com/drtamarasolestamara@thesecurechild.comdrtamarasoles.comSupport the ShowHelp us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast 2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook  twitter and instagramDr. Tamara Soles is approved by the American Psychological Association and the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Dr. Tamara Soles maintains responsibility for the program. Verify with your State or Provincial governing body to ensure APA and CPA-approved activities are eligible