Youth Evaluation and Therapy/ Dr. Kathryn Keithly

10/07/2024

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🎙️ Tune in to STATE OF MIND on K-Squid Radio!

Join licensed psychotherapist and host Debra Sloss, for "Special Needs, Special Education: What Every Parent Should Know" airing Sunday, Oct 6th & Monday, Oct 14th at 6 PM.

We’ll explore navigating the special education system for students with hidden disabilities like ADHD, Autism, and mental health conditions. Debra is joined by parent and educator Anne Childers and educational psychologist Dr. Kathryn Keithly to offer tips and insights for parents and caregivers.

📻 Listen on 90.7, 89.7, & 89.5 FM, or stream at KSQD.org. Catch the podcast at www.stateofmindmedia.org.


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Youth Evaluation and Therapy/ Dr. Kathryn Keithly

05/12/2024

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This is what people with a disability can do!! We can ALL contribute 💜

The Maryland school district's motto is "Belong, Grow, Succeed." Edward Martinez-Fernandez embodies just that.

01/22/2024

Supporting children with mild to moderate anxiety is a delicate balance between acknowledging their distress and avoiding over-accommodation, which may inadvertently reinforce their anxieties. It's crucial for parents to validate their child's feelings without unintentionally enabling avoidance behaviors or excessive reassurance seeking.

When parents excessively accommodate anxiety, they inadvertently signal to the child that their fears are justified, hindering their ability to cope with uncertainties. Striking a balance involves recognizing the child's emotions while gently encouraging them to face and navigate anxious situations.

Here are three key tips for parents navigating this delicate balance:

1. Validate Feelings: Begin by acknowledging and validating your child's feelings. Let them know that it's okay to feel anxious and that their emotions are valid. This creates an open and supportive environment for communication.

2. Encourage Facing Fears: While acknowledging their anxiety, gently encourage your child to face their fears gradually. Avoidance can provide temporary relief, but it reinforces anxiety over the long term. Help them take small steps toward confronting challenging situations, building resilience in the face of discomfort.

3. Model Healthy Coping Strategies: Demonstrate effective coping strategies for managing stress and anxiety in your own life. Children often learn by observing their parents, and modeling healthy ways to cope with challenges can provide them with valuable tools for navigating their own anxious feelings. This might include practicing mindfulness, deep breathing exercises, or seeking support when needed.

Please note that when anxiety is more severe and/or intertwined with neurodiversity or complex trauma, a more comprehensive and nuanced approach is often necessary.

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11/27/2023

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10/15/2023

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10/03/2023

👩‍👦‍👦🌟Our October Class Schedule is here and it's packed with insightful topics to help you navigate the joys and challenges of parenthood! Register using the links below, we can't wait to see you there!
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✨👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 ¡Nuestro horario de clases de octubre ya está aquí y está lleno de temas informativos para ayudarle a navegar las alegrías y los desafíos de la crianza de los hijos! ¡Inscríbase utilizando los enlaces de abajo, esperamos verle allí!

📚 Workshop: Helping with Homework (October 3, 6 – 7:30 pm)
Learn effective strategies to support your child's education and make homework time a breeze!
Register on Zoom: https://bit.ly/Homework-Oct3

🙋‍♂️Seminar: Raising Responsible Teens (October 5, 6 – 7:30 pm)
Explore strategies for nurturing responsibility and independence in your teenage children.
Register on Zoom: https://bit.ly/Responsible-Oct5

💖 Seminario: El poder de ser padres positivos (el 5 de octubre, 6 – 7:30 pm)
Descubra la increíble influencia de la positividad en la crianza de niños felices, seguros de sí mismos y resistentes.
Lugar:18 W. Lake Ave, Sala E, Watsonville | Inscríbase: https://bit.ly/Padres-Positivos-5Oct

🌱 Workshop: Encouraging Your Child’s Self Esteem (October 7, 11 am – 12:30 pm)
Boost your child's self-esteem with our empowering tips and practices!
Register on Zoom: https://bit.ly/Self-Esteem-Oct7

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 8-Week Group: For families with children 2-12 years old (Mondays, October 9 – November 27, 4 – 6 pm)
Share experiences, seek advice, and build lasting friendships with fellow parents on this incredible journey. Together, we can make parenting even more amazing!
Where: 1740 17th Ave, Santa Cruz | Register: https://bit.ly/TripleP-Group-Oct2023

🏫 Taller: Fomentando la asistencia a la escuela (el 9 de octubre, 6 – 7:30 pm)
Descubra cómo motivar a sus hijos para que asistan a la escuela con regularidad y participen activamente.
Inscríbase por Zoom: https://bit.ly/Asistencia-9Oct

🙅‍♂️ Workshop: What to Do When Your Teen is Rude & Disrespectful (October 9, 6 – 7:30 pm)
Explore effective ways to address teenage attitudes and maintain a healthy parent-teen relationship.
Register on Zoom: https://bit.ly/Disrespectful-Oct9

🧒 Seminar: Raising Competent Teens (October 12, 6 – 7:30 pm)
Equip yourself with the knowledge and strategies you need to raise competent and confident teenagers!
Register on Zoom: https://bit.ly/Competent-Oct12

🌟 Seminario: Cómo criar hijos seguros y capaces (el 12 de octubre, 6 – 7:30 pm)
Aprenda estrategias positivas para ayudar a su hijo/a a convertirse en una persona segura de sí misma.
Lugar: 18W. Lake Ave, Sala E, Watsonville | Inscríbase: https://bit.ly/Seguros-Capaces-12Oct

👻 Workshop: Helping Your Child Deal with Fears (October 12, 6 – 7:30 pm)
Discover how to comfort and guide your little ones through their fears, helping them grow with confidence.
Register on Zoom: https://bit.ly/Fears-Oct12

🌈 Taller: Promoviendo la autoestima de los niños (el 14 de octubre, 11 am – 12:30 pm)
Aprenda a fomentar la autoestima de su hijo con consejos y estrategias de crianza positiva.
Inscríbase por Zoom: https://bit.ly/Autoestima-14Oct

🏫Workshop: Encouraging School Attendance (October 16, 6 – 7:30 pm)
Find out how to motivate your children to attend school regularly and engage actively.
Register on Zoom: https://bit.ly/Attendance-Oct16

📚 Workshop: Promoting Positive Behaviors at School (October 17, 6 – 7:30 pm)
Get tips on fostering positive school behaviors and support your child's educational journey!
Register on Zoom: https://bit.ly/School-Oct17

🧡 Seminar: Getting Teens Connected (October 19, 6 – 7:30 pm)
Enhance your connection with your teens and create lasting, meaningful relationships.
Register on Zoom: https://bit.ly/Connected-Oct19

🌟 Seminario: Cómo criar hijos resistentes (el 19 de octubre, 6 – 7:30 pm)
Proporcione a sus hijos las habilidades necesarias para superar los retos de la vida y a ser cada vez mas resistentes.
Lugar: 18W. Lake Ave, Sala E, Watsonville | Inscríbase: https://bit.ly/Resistentes-19Oct

🍽️ Workshop: Tips for Mealtimes - For families with children with special needs (October 23, 5:30 – 7 pm)
Transform mealtime challenges into pleasant family moments with our practical advice and tips!
Register on Zoom: https://bit.ly/Mealtimes-Oct23

🤗 Taller: Tratando con emociones fuertes: Estrés y ansiedad - Para familias con niños y adolescentes que asisten a las escuelas del PVUSD (el 24 de octubre, 2023, 6:00 – 7:30 pm)
No deje que sus hijos se enfrenten solos a las emociones fuertes. Descubra cómo crear un entorno afectuoso, comprensivo y que les ayude a ser emocionalmente resistentes.
En español con interpretación simultánea al inglés
Lugar: 530 Palm Ave, Watsonville | Inscríbase: https://bit.ly/TripleP-PVUSD-2023-24

🤗 Workshop: Coping with Big Emotions: Stress & Anxiety - For families with children and teens attending schools in PVUSD (October 24, 6 – 7:30 pm)
Don't let your kids struggle with big emotions alone. Learn how to create a loving, understanding, and emotionally resilient environment for them.
In Spanish with simultaneous interpretation into English
Where: 530 Palm Ave, Watsonville | Register: https://bit.ly/TripleP-PVUSD-2023-24

🤝Grupo Breve: Prevención y manejo de la conducta desafiante (Cada jueves, del 26 de octubre al 16 de noviembre, 6 – 7:30 pm)
Obtenga información, estrategias y apoyo para hacer frente a las conductas desafiantes y aprenda como crear un ambiente familiar agradable.
Inscríbase por Zoom: https://bit.ly/Conductas-Oct2023

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Workshop: Preparing Children to Have Visitors (October 26, 6 – 7:30 pm)
Teach your children positive social skills and create memorable, enjoyable visits for your child and your guests!
Register on Zoom: https://bit.ly/Visitors-Oct26

08/28/2023

Handing your baby a phone or tablet to play with may seem like a harmless solution when you're busy, but it could quickly affect their development, a new study has found.

07/31/2023

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-in-persistence-podcast/id1653661486?i=1000622933273

‎Show Power in Persistence Podcast, Ep On Par with Empowering the Next Generation - Jul 31, 2023

07/25/2023

As mothers, we already have an innate instance to snuggle our babies. But did you know that you're helping their brains develop when you hug your kids?