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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic and nationwide lockdowns forced individuals to transition their everyday, in‐person lives to a remote, virtual setting. It was essential for many health care professionals to become competent in telehealth practices within a matter of days. As a result, telehealth and virtual programming continue to be options for children and families. Recent literature...
The iFriend social skills group starts with a mindfulness activity to let go of the day's stressors and become more present in the room. Let's begin now in the same way: we invite you to take several deep breaths, close your eyes, and allow your thoughts to settle. Take a moment to reflect on a time in your childhood when you felt left out; perhaps you didn't get invited to a classmate's birthday...
If you're a parent, I'm sure you've heard these words before: “I'm so bored. There's nothing to do. Can we go to the [insert fun, expensive place here…]?” In response, we often feel the urge to keep our kids busy and engaged. Free time seems to be replaced with “doing things” (i.e., more structured activities and commitments). But why is boredom so important for kids (and adults)?
You're in the middle of a meeting at work when you receive a missed call from school and a voicemail from the principal: “Please come pick up your daughter; a screenshot of her Instagram post was brought to our attention and we are extremely concerned about her safety.” You race to the school and find your red‐eyed daughter meeting with the school psychologist. The psychologist shows you the post,...
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