Helping Kids Heal After a Traumatic Event: What Teachers Can Do
When a traumatic event shakes a community, kids look to teachers for reassurance. This talk by Dr. Pardis Khosravi offers practical tips: understand common reactions like anxiety or clinginess, keep routines steady, and talk openly—silence can make fears worse. The Read more >>
Helping Children Cope After a Traumatic Event — What Parents Need to Know
When tragedy strikes—whether in our community or on the news—children often struggle to make sense of what happened. Their fears, questions, and emotions can feel overwhelming, and as parents, we want to do everything we can to help them feel Read more >>
When It’s More Than a Stomachache
If your child often complains of a stomachache before school or a headache before a big event, you’re not alone. Many parents find themselves making repeated trips to the doctor or giving yet another dose of ibuprofen, wondering what’s really 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 >>
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 >>
Measure What You Treasure: The Benefits of Measurement-Informed Care
Measure what you treasure, the saying goes. The adage is true for fitness goals, business goals, and even therapy goals. Children’s Health Council practices measurement-informed care to help clients track their symptoms throughout treatment. It’s a bit like when a Read more >>
When “I’m Fine” Means Something Different
“How are you doing?” It’s a common question; one that we often ask out of habit without really expecting someone to answer in a deep way. If a friend tells you they’re fine, that might be the end of the Read more >>
Supporting Children and Teens Through the Upcoming Presidential Election
As the 2024 presidential election approaches, political talk is everywhere—on TV, social media, bumper stickers, at the dinner table, in classrooms, and in the background of everyday conversations. If you think your kids aren’t paying attention, think again. Read more >>
Balancing Well-Being with Academic Demands – Voices of Compassion Podcast
Today we are talking about academic pressure and its impact on teens with Dr. Pardis Khosravi, Clinical Director and Licensed Psychologist at CHC. Where do these demands come from? It could be various sources including schools, peers, and societal expectations. Read more >>
Fostering Teen Mental Health and Well-Being
Adolescence is a time of emerging independence, growth, and vulnerability. Adolescents are also faced with an array of risk factors that can impede their progress and shape their journey. In this community education presentation, CHC’s Pardis Khosravi, Psy.D., talks about Read more >>
