#143: Podcast Recap–Setting Boundaries and Play Based Therapy

Steph and Dr. Elana recap episode 140 (Setting Boundaries to Reduce Burnout with Nedra Glover Tawwab MSW, LCSW) and episode 141 (Play Based Therapy for Kids with Jillian Kelly-Wavering MSSW, LCSW, RPT). This episode highlights key takeaways from the episodes and Steph and Dr. Elana share personal stories of how they effectively use some of these tools in their own relationships with their kids and partners.

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Topics Discussed:

• How Steph’s boundaries and needs changed when she went from 1 to 2 children
• How Dr. Elana communicates her boundaries/needs with her husband effectively 
• What Steph does to continuously practice expressing her needs
• Ways to effectively communicate boundaries in a compassionate way
• What play therapy looks like in our homes
• Tips on staying calm during tantrums 
• Why play therapy is especially important after kids go through trauma. Dr. Elana shares her personal story of a traumatic experience as a child. 

Show Notes:

 

• Episode 140: Setting Boundaries to Reduce Burnout with Nedra Glover Tawwab MSW, LCSW
• Episode 141: Play Based Therapy for Kids with Jillian Kelly-Wavering MSSW, LCSW, RPT
• Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate!
• Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.

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