iCandy Duo Podcast - Dr Ben Weiner
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In episode 17, the final show of the season, Naomi chats to chartered clinical psychologist Dr. Ben Weiner. With a holistic approach to each and every client, he supports children, families and adults with psychological and neuropsychological difficulties. We caught up with Dr. Ben to talk about the easing of lockdown restrictions and the complicated emotions this may cause for many families, especially as children start attending school again. Through his experience and expertise we gain a deeper understanding of emotional responses and behaviour within children and the things parents can keep in mind when it comes to navigating these feelings.
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Dr Ben Weiner’s Recommended Resources:
Resources produced by the British Psychological Society:
- Managing uncertainty in children and young people - advice for parents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Book Resources:
- The Whole Brain Child - a very readable book with 12 proven strategies to nurture your child’s developing mind.
- The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did) - a book for those parents with time to read but a great read.
- Sitting Still Like a Frog - a great book to introduce children to mindfulness and awareness of feelings.
Web Resources:
- Young Minds is a fantastic charity, specifically about young people’s mental health.
- Aha! Parenting is a hub of great articles and books, written by clinical psychologist Dr. Laura Markham.
- Safe Hands Thinking Minds - Karen Treisman has written some great activity books to discuss certain topics with young people.