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In this episode, we’re exploring the real-world challenges and breakthroughs in child therapy and animal-assisted interventions—with insights from our incredible guest, Emily Blazic, a licensed therapist who brings deep experience to the conversation.

Whether you're a parent, a professional, or just curious about how therapy really works with kids.

Referrances or Resoures

Articles:

1. National Institute of Mental Health. (2020). Child and adolescent mental health. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/child-and-adolescent-mental-health

2. Stern, C., Chur-Hansen, A., & Winefield, H. (2013). Children’s perspectives on animal-assisted therapy: The therapeutic bond. Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 18(2), 177–192. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359104512444116

Books:

Whole Brain Child: by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson

https://www.amazon.com/Whole-Brain-Child-Revolutionary-Strategies-Developing/dp/0553386697

Promotion of the Remote Area Medical Clinic with Ferrist State Univeristy Students.

Caring Minds Counseling LLC
Caring Minds Counseling offers professional therapy services in Grand Rapids, MI, and statewide clin

Blueberry Hill Counseling

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