{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F514c3513-c15d-475a-b242-ed91fd71f110","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"E9. Advice For Parents With Kids Suffering From Anxiety and Depression - With Colleen Devlin LPC","description":"Below are some scary statistics:\n26.9% of teens ages 12-17 have one or more mental, emotional, developmental or behavioral problem (NSCH, 2019). \n36.7% of high school students reported feeling hopelessness or sadness in the past year (CDC, 202).\nAmong college age students, 29.1% have been diagnosed with anxiety (NCHA, 2021).\nSuicide is the SECOND leading cause of death for teens and young adults (CDC, 2022)\nOne of the main driving factors behind starting this podcast was my recognition that mental health disorders in our society were climbing rapidly. And our children are not exempt from this fact. But the good news, is that there is help. There are things we can do that can help prevent our children from suffering. And if they are already suffering, there are things we can do to help them get well. On todays episode I speak with Colleen Devlin.\n\nColleen Devlin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey & Pennsylvania and owns a private practice in Medford, NJ. Prior to starting her practice, Colleen has worked with children, adults, families, and groups in a wide range of clinical settings including: outpatient, intensive in-home services, and\u00a0 college and school-based settings.\u00a0 Additionally, she has an extensive background working with youth suffering from various mental health diagnoses, behavioral difficulties, trauma, and crisis\u2019.\u00a0 . Colleen has received numerous trainings on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Nurtured Heart approach, mindfulness,\u00a0 and positive behavioral support interventions as well as behavioral modifications.\u00a0 She specializes in working with adolescents and adults who present with concerns such as Autism Spectrum disorders, social problems, depression, school difficulties, ADHD, self esteem issues, as well as mood and anxiety disorders. Colleen uses evidenced based techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, Mindfulness & Dialectical Behavioral Therapy strategies.\u00a0 \u00a0Colleen loves the work that she does\u00a0 and has a true passion for helping others. It has always been her belief that when working with an individual, it is a partnership. We know life can get challenging and overwhelming at times, making the choice to ask for help is a powerful choice. Colleen believes\u00a0 that all individuals\u00a0 would benefit from having a therapist beside them through life so that they can live in accordance with their beliefs, values, and hopeful destinations. As a therapist Colleen's goal is to offer comfort, hope and healing in life's most difficult circumstances.\n\nWe discuss how to recognize if your child may be struggling and what to do if you think they are. We also discuss how to help a child who is resistant to therapy, what factors contribute to mental health decline and what factors protect against it. Colleen also gives some great ideas on how schools can help and where and how to get plugged in with a mental health specialist. \n\nI hope you enjoy todays conversation. As always reach out to me about the show. You can find me at:\nmomonthevergepodcast@gmail.com, on instagram instagram at katiemomandyogi and on Facebook at Katie Farinas\n\nRemember, the things that impact your kids mental health affect yours as well. So, stay connected, put down your phone, get some sleep and release judgement of yourself. And if you think you need help, reach out. Normalize mental health for yourself, your kids and the world. It's way overdue.\n\nHow to find a therapist:Psychology Today-\u00a0https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/psychologyOpen Path-https://openpathcollective.org/open-path-therapists/Therapy Den-https://www.therapyden.com/Mobile Response NJ for children:https://www.performcarenj.org/index.aspxResources/Books :The Teenage Brain (book)The Trevor Project-\u00a0https://www.thetrevorproject.org/Teen Spectrum- is a great group for teens who have autism or ADHD. They meet once a month\u00a0https://aspennj.org/camdenburlington-counties-nj-teen-spectrum-social-group\n","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/2a561894-9521-4b5d-a995-0db4317cd89f/37697320-1743726282406-69470a38f0ce4.jpg"}