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Welcome to the Resilient Kid Podcast
Join Ashley Costello, a psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience, as she reflects on her 50th birthday celebrations and the love received, motivating her to continue her impactful work.
Positive Feedback
- Gratitude for positive feedback on neurodiversity episodes with Michelle and Helen.
- Acknowledgment of the impact of discussing neurodiversity in families.
- Mention of the previous episode focusing on advocating for schools and the positive response it received.
- A shoutout to Chantelle, who was inspired to navigate challenges for her child after listening to the podcast.
Supporting Students with Anxiety
- Example shared about supporting a client dealing with anxiety during their final exam year.
- Emphasis on the importance of advocating for accommodations like extra time, different exam schedules, or rest breaks.
- Encouragement for parents to be aware of these possibilities and make necessary requests for their children.
Main Topic: Taking Responsibility
- Ashley expresses concern about the convenience of purchasing paracetamol in supermarkets.
- A personal story about a 13-year-old client named Ted who used paracetamol as a way to cope with trauma.
- Highlighting the danger of paracetamol as an easily accessible option for self-harm.
- A call to action for listeners to sign a petition to remove paracetamol from open shelves in supermarkets.
- A plea for collective responsibility in safeguarding young people's mental health.
- Mention of contacting a specific supermarket and the need for public pressure to bring about change.
Conclusion
- A reminder to be aware of medications in households, especially paracetamol.
- Gratitude for signing the petition and sharing the message on social media.
- A final call to action to collectively work toward the removal of paracetamol from open supermarket shelves.
- Sign-off with well wishes and a reminder to stay safe.
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