Research has found that conversations about race lessen the presence of prejudice and bias, but these conversations are much less likely to occur in white families than they are in families of color. Children are keen observers. As they grow,

Tips for Helping your Teen in Quarantine

Jun 3rd, 2020 3m 40s

Rosie Turner, who is completing her second year in the School Psychology Program, offers tips for parents about how to talk to teens about social stressors during this unprecedented time.

Your and Your Child’s Mental Health During COVID19

Jun 3rd, 2020 5m 37s

Sandy Li and Aurore Siano discuss tips for parents on how to manage their own mental health right now, along with their child’s.

Addressing Behavior Problems at Home

Jun 3rd, 2020 3m 23s

Sandy Li and Aurore Siano, who are both completing their final year in the School Psychology program, discuss strategies for managing children's behavior at home.

The Benefits of Involving Children in Household Chores

Jun 3rd, 2020 3m 59s

Rose Perez, a second-year graduate student in the School Psychology program, discusses how involving kids in chores can provide benefits to both the parent and the child.

At-Home Activities, Away from Electronics Devices

Jun 3rd, 2020 3m 58s

Alyssa Repetto, a second-year graduate student in the School Psychology program, offers suggestions for activities that are educational and memorable, and give children and parents time away from their electronic devices.

The Benefits Of Reading With Your Child

Jun 3rd, 2020 4m 51s

Connor Fallon, second year Master’s and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (MA/CAGS) student discusses the benefits of making time to read with your child. Reading is a foundational activity for many academic skills, it also helps to create

Providing Closure on School Closure

Jun 3rd, 2020 5m 27s

Carolyn Kaye, a rising third-year School Psychology student at William James College, addresses how to talk with children about the abrupt end to the school year, and offers age and response-appropriate tips about how to help your child find cl

Introduction: Advice for Parents from School Psychologists

Jun 3rd, 2020 2m 31s

Between juggling work responsibilities, relationships, and home-life needs, and the pressures created by the COVID19 pandemic, parents are managing a lot right now. School Psychologists generally work in schools to support children’s mental h

Special Series: Managing Anxiety - Calming Anxiety Fast, Guided Imagery

Apr 4th, 2020 2m 32s

Learn how to calm anxiety quickly, this clip discusses guided imagery. This series is hosted by Dr. Julie L. Ryan, associate professor of Clinical Psychology and director of the Children and Families of Adversity and Resilience Concentration,

Special Series: Managing Anxiety - Calming Anxiety Fast, Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Apr 4th, 2020 3m 53s

Learn how to calm anxiety quickly, this clip discusses using progressive muscle relaxation. This series is hosted by Dr. Julie L. Ryan, associate professor of Clinical Psychology and director of the Children and Families of Adversity and Resi

Special Series: Managing Anxiety - Calming Anxiety Fast, Paced Breathing

Apr 4th, 2020 2m 23s

Learn how to calm anxiety quickly, this clip discusses using a technique called paced breathing. This series is hosted by Dr. Julie L. Ryan, associate professor of Clinical Psychology and director of the Children and Families of Adversity and

Special Series: Managing Anxiety - Calming Anxiety Fast, Intense Exercise

Apr 4th, 2020 1m 28s

Learn how to calm anxiety quickly, this clip discusses using intense exercise as a technique. This series is hosted by Dr. Julie L. Ryan, associate professor of Clinical Psychology and director of the Children and Families of Adversity and Re

Special Series: Managing Anxiety - Calming Anxiety Fast, Temperature Change

Apr 4th, 2020 1m 57s

Learn how to calm anxiety quickly, this clip discusses using temperature change.This series is hosted by Dr. Julie L. Ryan, associate professor of Clinical Psychology and director of the Children and Families of Adversity and Resilience Conce

Special Series: Managing Anxiety - Calming Anxiety Fast, Introduction

Apr 3rd, 2020 1m 26s

Learn how to calm anxiety quickly with the tips off in the next several clips. This series is hosted by Dr. Julie L. Ryan, associate professor of Clinical Psychology and director of the Children and Families of Adversity and Resilience Concentr

Special Series: Managing Anxiety - Focusing on the Present Moment and Building Routines

Apr 3rd, 2020 2m 37s

Focusing on the present can help a person manage anxious feelings. This clip offers advice on how to stay in the present.This series is hosted by Dr. Julie L. Ryan, associate professor of Clinical Psychology and director of the Children and F

Special Series: Managing Anxiety - Observation with Curiosity, Parenting

Apr 3rd, 2020 3m 4s

Curiosity can be a powerful tool. This clip discusses "attunement," a process of tuning into a child's feelings and reflecting them back so the child feels seen, heard and understood. This can help parents to better establish routines and offer

Special Series: Managing Anxiety - Introduction

Apr 2nd, 2020 44s

The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has created a great deal of stress and anxiety for caregivers. This special series offers tips for managing anxiety during this time of interrupted routines. The series is hosted by Dr. Julie L. Ryan, assoc

Special Series: Managing Anxiety - Observation with Curiosity, Self

Feb 4th, 2020 2m 47s

Times of stress and anxiety can understandably leave one feeling overwhelmed. There are several strategies that can be used to regain a feeling of understanding and control. This clip offers tips for parents or caregivers for how to model this

Episode 21: Spirituality, Social Justice, and Social Activism.

Jan 17th, 2019 35m 11s

In a world marked increasingly by insensitivity and intolerance, faith and spirituality can serve as the motivational energy that animates the pursuit of a more socially just society and propel us toward social action and advocacy. In this epis

Ep 20: Nurturing Resilience in Children and Families

Dec 10th, 2018 35m 25s

Dr. Robert Brooks, a leader in child psychology and parenting, former director of the department of psychology and of psychology training at McLean Hospital, and a member of the faculty at Harvard Medical School, joins Dr. Stan Berman, vice pre

Ep 19: Asian American Mental Health

Oct 12th, 2018 26m 43s

Society is becoming more globalized than ever, and the field of mental health is struggling to keep up. Minority groups face countless obstacles in accessing mental health services. And when they are able to access these services, they’re often

Ep 18: Examining LGBTQ Issues in Education

Jul 11th, 2018 33m 18s

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month is celebrated each year in June to honor the history of the LGBTQ community and to recognize the impact LGBTQ individuals have had throughout the world. Although steps have been taken towards e

Ep. 17: Prevent Promote

Jun 22nd, 2018 30m 48s

In March of 2017 Governor Baker authorized a Special Legislative Commission to study prevention science and evidence based strategies to promote mental wellness and prevent mental illness. For 12 months, this 26-member Commission worked with na