Dr. Ambroes Pass-Turner is a Doctor of Counseling Psychology, owner of APT Counseling Services, licensed psychotherapist, professor, and author. Dr. Pass-Turner has worked in the mental health profession for over 20 years. She published the books Rex’s Journey: Helping children understand and cope with emotions and the forthcoming ADHD Warrior; Helping children conquer ADHD unwanted behaviors.
Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Dr. Ambroes Pass-Turner about the work she does with children, especially in the ADHD space and victims of sexual abuse.
Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
- Dr. Pass-Turner’s lifelong mission to help others led her to the profession of counseling.
- Her books are a tool to reach more children than she would be able to, and get them tools to help and offer support.
- Offering the tools to help kids cope with their emotions is at the heart of what she does
- Mind, body, and soul need to be in sync.
- The importance of support structure at home and how it leads to better results at school.
- Getting kids off technology and relating with people at home will build relationships.
- Listening more to your kids is one of the most important things you can do to support your child.
- In listening, you can help your kid express their emotions and get validation, in turn, you can help them problem solve.
- How to approach improving “unwanted behaviors” with ADHD kids. Establishing a routine is the best start.
- How to recognize when your child may be experiencing sexual abuse, and what to do.
- Respecting that all children are different and their needs will vary.
- The successful cases she has worked on leave a lasting impact.
- The skills taught in her books can be utilized in the classroom.
- Remembering to set an example at home for the behaviors you want your children to have.
Connect with Ambroes:
https://www.drambroespass-turner.com/
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