Getting to the Couch Ep. 7 Barriers to Therapy with Children

In this episode, we’re exploring the real-world challenges and breakthroughs in child therapy and animal-assisted interventions—with insights from our incredible guest, Emily Blazic, a licensed therapist who brings deep experience to the conversation.

Whether you're a parent, a professional, or just curious about how therapy really works with kids.

Referrances or Resoures

Articles: 

1.   National Institute of Mental Health. (2020). Child and adolescent mental health. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/child-and-adolescent-mental-health

2.  Stern, C., Chur-Hansen, A., & Winefield, H. (2013). Children’s perspectives on animal-assisted therapy: The therapeutic bond. Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 18(2), 177–192. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359104512444116 

Books:

Whole Brain Child: by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson

https://www.amazon.com/Whole-Brain-Child-Revolutionary-Strategies-Developing/dp/0553386697

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