More than a Habit: Helping Teens Cope with Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors
Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) are repetitive self-grooming behaviors that involve picking, scraping, or pulling at skin, hair, and nails. These behaviors result in harm to the body and are difficult to stop. They can lead to skin infections, bleeding, scarring, Read more >>
When Kids Grieve Differently – Voices of Compassion Podcast
Grief is a rollercoaster—and for children, the ride can be unpredictable. In this heartfelt episode, CHC experts, Karly Crockett, LCSW, and Rachel O’Harra, LMFT explore how kids experience loss within the family system and why grief should be shared, not… Read more >>
Raising Strong Girls – Voices of Compassion Podcast
What does it really mean to raise strong girls — and how has our understanding of their needs evolved? In this heartfelt conversation, we talk with CHC experts, Marjan Ebadi, PhD and Emily Hsu, PhD, about the unique challenges girls Read more >>
A GPS for Mental Health: Measurement-Based Care – Voices of Compassion Podcast
How do you know if your child is making progress in therapy? What if therapy came with a GPS that showed you exactly where your child is on their mental health journey and the best route to reach their goals? Read more >>
Understanding Meltdowns in Young Children with ADHD – Voices of Compassion Podcast
When your young child with ADHD has an explosive meltdown over something seemingly small, it’s not manipulation—it’s neurobiology. In this Voices of Compassion podcast episode, we talk with CHC experts, Neilson Chan, PhD, and Marjan Ebadi, PhD, about emotional dysregulation Read more >>
Youth Suicide Prevention: Conversations, Community, and Care – Voices of Compassion Podcast
Teen suicide is one of the most challenging topics we face as a community, yet it’s crucial we address it head-on. Listen to this conversation with Stanford’s Shashank Joshi, MD and CHC’s Jennifer Leydecker, LMFT as we talk about youth Read more >>
Finding Connection for Parents – Voices of Compassion Podcast
Parenting a child with unique needs can feel isolating. In this episode, we talk with our own CHC Parent Support Group facilitators and psychologists, Olivia McDonald, PsyD, Emily Cree, PsyD, and Emily Hsu, PhD, about how parent support groups create Read more >>
Youth Under Pressure – Voices of Compassion Podcast
Today’s teens face unprecedented pressure to excel academically, socially, and in extracurricular activities, contributing to rising rates of stress and mental health challenges among young people. This pressure stems from competitive college admissions, social media comparison culture, peers and unrealistic Read more >>
Understanding Occupational Therapy: Helping Your Child Thrive at Home and Beyond
Parents want to support their children’s growth and development in every way possible. When children have challenges in self-regulation or sensory processing, it can be hard for parents to know how to help. One approach that can make a big Read more >>
Pulse Check: Youth Mental Health – Voices of Compassion Podcast
In this Voices of Compassion episode, we talk with CHC experts, Ramsey Khasho, PsyD, Chief Clinical Officer and licensed psychologist, and Pardis Khosravi, PsyD, Clinical Director and license psychologist to take a clear-eyed look at the real state of teen Read more >>
