Does my child need a therapist? Navigating anxiety with our kids with Dr. Cassie Reid
Pardon the Mess with Scarlet Hiltibidal - Christian Motherhood, Biblical Parenting, Raising Christian Kids
Scarlet Hiltibidal and Christian Parenting
4.9 • 850 Ratings
🗓️ 16 May 2024
⏱️ 49 minutes
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Summary
When our children hurt (emotionally or physically), we simply hurt. One of the hardest jobs as a parent is to discern when to step in and when to let them live through hard seasons. I am so thrilled to introduce you to my very own therapist, Dr. Cassie Reid.
Cassie has counseled me and my own children through many seasons. It’s taken me years to find a good fit and I am beyond thankful for her wisdom and direction for our family. It is not always clear if our kids are just being kids - or if they are really struggling internally.
Listen in as Cassie and I chat about the challenges that come our way as parents. She shares many practical recommendations for us parents.
My favorite part is when she talks about the expectations we have for our kids. She challenges us to look inward and really work on ourselves and our own healing journey. She shares how our unrealistic expectations can start to produce extra pressure and anxiety and how to look out for that scenario in our homes.
In this episode we chat about:
- When to see a therapist or counselor
- Why counseling is so important for families
- Two pieces of advice for parents that she wishes we all knew
Chapters:
00:00
Introduction and Personal Connection
01:36
Dr. Cassie Reed's Background and Passion
08:35
Recognizing the Need for Professional Help
10:06
Finding Affordable Therapy Options
12:55
The Impact of Parental Anxiety on Children
14:36
Setting Boundaries and Recognizing Age-Appropriate Behavior
22:26
Setting Boundaries and Creating Space for Children
23:49
Managing Expectations and Apologizing to Children
26:19
The Impact of Technology on Children's Mental Health
27:10
Navigating Issues of Gender and Sexual Preferences as Christian Parents
29:04
Dr. Cassie Reid's Work in Spiritual Abuse Prevention and Healing
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Resources from today’s show:
Church Rehab by Dr. Cassie Reid
God’s Holy Spirit in Me kid’s devotional
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Christian Parenting. |
| 0:08.0 | Welcome to Pardon the Miss. |
| 0:09.4 | I'm your host, Courtney DeFaio, and on this podcast, we talk about raising kids as Christian parents. |
| 0:14.2 | It's so very important for me to honor God with my family and the two kids that he's given me. |
| 0:18.6 | But honestly, it's not always neat or easy or tidy, |
| 0:22.0 | but it's always worth it. So join us every week to laugh and learn together on this beautiful and |
| 0:26.5 | messy journey of parenting. |
| 0:36.2 | It is so important that our kids understand their identity in Christ because the world around us |
| 0:40.8 | tells our kids a lot of things about who they are. |
| 0:43.2 | But as believing parents, we know one thing to be true. |
| 0:46.0 | We were made in God's image and we were created for a purpose. |
| 0:49.5 | Have you ever wondered how do I talk to my kid about the topic of identity? |
| 0:52.9 | It feels overwhelming and complicated and confusing, or how do I talk to my kid about the topic of identity? It feels overwhelming and complicated and |
| 0:55.3 | confusing, or how do I weave scripture around conversations about faith, identity, and purpose |
| 1:00.1 | into your everyday life? Well, identity simplified is the resource you need. Identity simplified |
| 1:05.2 | is Christian parenting's newest digital guide that includes some of the best articles, |
| 1:09.7 | podcasts, and videos on topics like |
| 1:11.6 | what does it mean to be made in the image of God? How does our identity in Christ change our |
| 1:15.8 | purpose? What does the Bible say about sexual identity or gender identity? And how do we treat |
| 1:20.5 | others and much more? You'll find conversation guides, discussion starters, and script to use with |
| 1:25.3 | your kids. And since the guide is digital, you can download it |
| 1:28.3 | straight to your phone or computer and then search through those resources whenever you need. |
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