Jennifer Birch on Children, Emotions, Parenting, and Faith - Episode #135

Andy is joined by professional family therapy Jenn Birch in this latest episode. Jennifer Birch talks about children and their emotions. Jennifer Birch is a professional family therapist in Raleigh. She works with families and children of all ages. She gives wisdom on core emotions, emotional baggage, and the circle of security. She teaches classes for parents in the community. Book an appointment now @birchtherapy. Sign up for classes through her website. https://anchor.fm/winterfaithpod/episodes/Jennifer-Birch-on-Children--Emotions--Parenting--and-Faith---Episode-135-e12qed5 JENN PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY THERAPY SESSIONS THAT ARE TYPICALLY 45 MINUTE, WEEKLY APPOINTMENTS. SHE SPECIALIZES IN PLAY THERAPY FOR AGES 2 AND UP, WITH A FOCUS ON CHILDHOOD PROBLEMS SUCH AS: Dealing with anxiety, OCD, and depression Parenting/family systems conflicts ADD/ADHD and sensory difficulties Autism Spectrum Disorder Twice exceptional and neurodiverse challenges Trauma Anger management Academic difficulties Adjustment due to temporary stressors JENN OFFERS PARENTING CLASSES THROUGH CIRCLE OF SECURITY PARENTING®, A TREATMENT PROGRAM THAT FACILITATES CONNECTION BETWEEN CAREGIVERS AND THEIR CHILD IN A HEALTHY AND CONSISTENT WAY. Parenting classes Classes are offered on an ongoing basis in both group and private formats. For information on upcoming classes, sign up for updates from Jennifer. Attachment problems in infancy and early childhood increase the probability of psychopathology later on in life. Secure attachment relationships with caregivers are a protective factor for infants and preschoolers, setting the foundation for social competence and promoting effective functioning of the emotion regulation and stress response systems. The quality of the attachment relationship is amenable to change. Learning, including therapeutic change, occurs from within a secure base relationship. Lasting change in the attachment relationship comes from caregivers’ developing specific relationship capacities rather than learning techniques