The Knowledgeable Parent

Sep 18 2024 12 ep. 47 mins 4
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Are you a parent or caregiver who feels lost in how to help your child? Join licensed mental health professional and registered play therapist, Emily Learing, as she explores topics about children and families to help you to make the best decisions for you and your family. If you are in search of information to help you to become more informed in your decisions as a parent or caregiver, Knowledgeable Parent Podcast is for you.

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Play Therapy Misconceptions

Sep 18 2024 18 mins  
In this episode, Emily explains what play therapy is and who is responsible for regulating this field of therapy. Then she explains some common misconceptions of play therapy and offers some clarification and other view points of those misconceptions to help parents, referral sources and other mental health professionals to understand what to expect when a child is participating in

Listening Programs to Address Symptoms of Sensory Processing

Aug 08 2024 63 mins  
In this episode, Emily talks with Kristin Wittmayer OT/R from MoveU about sensory processing and the use of listening programs to address symptoms of sensory processing. Kristin shares some basic information about sensory processing and what is going on in the central nervous system when a person experiences distress and shares how listening programs can help to calm the central ne

South Dakota Parent Connection

Jun 17 2024 79 mins  
In this episode, Emily meets with Dr. Carla Miller of South Dakota Parent Connection to discuss working together with the educational system to advocate for your child when they have a learning of developmental disability. During the conversation, Dr. Miller shares information about the legal process of special education within the United States and South Dakota, navigating IEPs an

Understanding Health Insurance

Apr 23 2024 35 mins  
In today's episode, Emily Learing is joined by Adam Learing, the business manager of Encompass Mental Health. They dig into the confusing issues of health insurance, breaking down jargon to help you understand your financial responsibilities when seeking mental health care.

Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

Mar 13 2024 37 mins  
In this episode, Emily meets with Elly Keller of Clear Minded Counseling to discuss Parent Child Interaction Therapy, or PCIT, as an intervention for children’s behavioral concerns. During the conversation, Keller shares information about what to expect in the PCIT process, populations who may benefit from the service and frequently asked questions.

Occupational Therapy Explained

Jan 18 2024 42 mins  
In this episode, Emily meets with Nicole Fluth of FUNctional Kids Pediatric Therapy to discuss the topic of Occupational Therapy for kids who are experiencing sensory processing challenges. During the conversation, Fluth shares information about what is happening within a child's body when they experience sensory difficulties and offers strategies for parents and caregivers to supp

What to know about EMDR and Brainspotting Therapy

Dec 19 2023 34 mins  
In this podcast, Emily meets with Encompass’ Angie Hoheisel, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, to discuss different therapy models for the treatment of trauma. Angie explores the EMDR and Brainspotting treatment modalities in more depth and explains things to consider when choosing the right trauma treatment for you.

Co-Parenting

Nov 09 2023 84 mins  
In this episode, Emily meets with Gretchen Hartmann to discuss the process of co-parenting therapy when parents disagree on decisions for raising their children.

Mindfulness and Parenting Teens

Oct 11 2023 28 mins  
In this podcast, Emily meets with Encompass' Sara Kuehler to discuss the process of connecting with and raising teens. Sara is a mental health professional who works with adolescents who shares how parents can help teens to develop skills in mindfulness, improve self-esteem and navigate the emotional roller coaster of the teenage years.

Custody Evaluations

Jul 24 2023 64 mins  
A custody evaluation is a court-ordered home study that investigates what is in the best interest of the children. It involves information gathering, home visits, psychological evaluations, and interviews with the parents and children. It also includes recommendations based on factors such as mental health, drug abuse, domestic violence, and alienation. The evaluator looks at the c