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The Most Important Medicine: Responding to Trauma and Creating Resilience in Primary Care

The Most Important Medicine: Responding to Trauma and Creating Resilience in Primary Care

Where physicians and healthcare professionals meet to discuss what trauma is and how it presents in primary care.

Episode 68: Sharing Values Amidst Violence: Talking to Kids about War & Violence

Lean into a conversation with my friend and colleague, Ann Brown, as we discuss how to talk to kids about war and violence. Ann is a Jewish Cantor, Educator, and incredible woman. We talk about ways to discuss war and violence with children in developmentally appropriate ways. And Ann walks us through a 10-step map that lays out how that conversation can happen through a values-driven lens. It's remarkable and trauma-informed. Ann Brown has been a parenting educator and consultant for over forty years, working with individual parents, couples and groups. She taught her first parenting class when she was still pregnant with her first child, which means she really didn't know what raising kids was all about. Over the decades, she has raised her two sons, taught classes at Marylhurst Early Childhood Center in Oregon City, trained as a Waldorf teacher, created parenting support groups for the Hannah Andersson Family Foundation,  and led workshops in California and Oregon. Her favorite gig, however, was co-hosting a cable television show with Dr. Amy, called "The Motherload", in which she and Dr. Amy answered parenting questions from callers and on-camera guests. If you'd like to consult with Ann, you can reach her at [email protected] Ann recommends getting accurate information about the conflict from: Al Jezeera or Ha Aretz (an Israeli Newspaper in English). RESOURCES Dr. Amy's Newsletter Learning Collaborative - The ConnectED Collab Invitation Dr. Amy Youtube FREE DOWNLOADS Top 10 Guiding Principles When Working with Children & Families Start Creating Boundaries Handout & Script Finding Calm to Prevent Overwhelm Don’t Forget! Follow Dr. Amy on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram For more information visit www.doctoramyllc.com 
November 29, 2023

REPLAY: The “B” Word: Boundaries

Today, Dr. Amy talks about the "B" word, boundaries. Join us to learn the continuum of boundaries and why we should all take a radical look at our own boundaries. It's also a sneak-peek into our learning collaborative with a special invitation to join! RESOURCES Dr. Amy's Newsletter Learning Collaborative - The ConnectED Collab Invitation Dr. Amy Youtube FREE DOWNLOADS Top 10 Guiding Principles When Working with Children & Families Start Creating Boundaries Handout & Script Finding Calm to Prevent Overwhelm Don’t Forget! Follow Dr. Amy on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram For more information visit www.doctoramyllc.com 
November 22, 2023

Episode 67: What Good Is Our Yes If We Can’t Say No? Creating boundaries with the Boundary Therapist, Ashley Breland, RSW

As soon as Ashley said, "I'm in a relationship with boundaries," I was all in! Boundaries are dynamic, unique, self-reflective and a continual process. Take a listen to my friend, Ashley Breland, as she walks us through a path of insight regarding ways to integrate boundaries in our lives. Ashley Breland @ashley_theboundarytherapist supports people to stand within their own power. Through collaborative conversations, folks are able to become better acquainted with the knowledge and skills of their own lives that are relevant to the concerns, predicaments, and problems at hand. Ashley’s social media presence is dedicated to the topic of boundaries. How, when using intentional and value-centered boundaries, folks can move into a deeper, stronger relationship with themselves, the people they love, and the things they actually want to do. RESOURCES Dr. Amy's Newsletter Learning Collaborative - The ConnectED Collab Invitation Dr. Amy Youtube FREE DOWNLOADS Top 10 Guiding Principles When Working with Children & Families Start Creating Boundaries Handout & Script Finding Calm to Prevent Overwhelm Don’t Forget! Follow Dr. Amy on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram For more information visit www.doctoramyllc.com 
November 15, 2023

BONUS: My Teacher Friends are NOT Okay: FREE LIVE Educator Workshop

Join Dr. Amy and about 500 educators as we discuss why behaviors are so darn complex today! It's important to be in community with one another, as our schools are grappling with increasing violence, teacher burnout, and concern. We need to come together and share wisdom. Friends, I hosted a workshop ALL about this and uploaded it as Youtube video and podcast episode! Watch or, if you prefer, listen at the links below or via the link in bio! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hK3g10DOxTY Let's not just acknowledge the problems; let's equip ourselves with tools to support our kids and one another. It's okay to not be okay, but it's not okay to be alone. Join me as we discuss the challenges and tools for kids we are dedicated to and gain the support we need. Let's make a positive impact together 🤝 RESOURCES Dr. Amy's Newsletter Learning Collaborative - The ConnectED Collab Invitation Dr. Amy Youtube FREE DOWNLOADS Top 10 Guiding Principles When Working with Children & Families Start Creating Boundaries Handout & Script Finding Calm to Prevent Overwhelm Don’t Forget! Follow Dr. Amy on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram For more information visit www.doctoramyllc.com 
November 10, 2023

Episode 66: Boundaries Are For Protection Not Punishment with Hayley Runnels

When families are tough, toxic, or hurtful to you and your children, what do you do? You set clear boundaries for your own mental health and protection. Listen in as my friend & colleague, Hayley Runnels, discuss why boundaries are important, albeit hard, especially as we move into the holidays. Hayley is an author, advocate, influencer, and I'm lucky to call her my friend. She hosts and runs a group called, Daughters Recovering From Toxic Family Relationships on Facebook, where she has a group of over 45K members! If you experienced toxic relationships as a child, this is the group for you. Hayley's wisdom and compassion having lived this experience is like no other. I hope you join us for insights, especially as we discuss families and how to navigate tough conversations. RESOURCES Dr. Amy's Newsletter Learning Collaborative - The ConnectED Collab Invitation Dr. Amy Youtube FREE DOWNLOADS Top 10 Guiding Principles When Working with Children & Families Start Creating Boundaries Handout & Script Finding Calm to Prevent Overwhelm Don’t Forget! Follow Dr. Amy on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram For more information visit www.doctoramyllc.com 
November 8, 2023

Episode 65: Balancing Acts: Doing it All and Reclaiming Boundaries with Dr. Whitney Casares, MD

It's all about balance! Dr. Whitney Casares, author of Doing it All, talks about how we can reclaim boundaries, empower working moms, and prioritize our needs! Take a listen as she takes us step-by-step through was we can prioritize and reclaim our time. Dr. Whitney Casares, MD, MPH, is the Founder and CEO of Modern Mommy Doc, where she coaches overwhelmed, career-focused women to jump off the hamster-wheel of life and organize their stress so they can integrate work and life successfully. Her new book is Doing it All:Stop Over-Functioning, and Become the Mom and Person You’re Meant to Be.  RESOURCES Dr. Amy's Newsletter Learning Collaborative - The ConnectED Collab Invitation Dr. Amy Youtube FREE DOWNLOADS Top 10 Guiding Principles When Working with Children & Families Start Creating Boundaries Handout & Script Finding Calm to Prevent Overwhelm Don’t Forget! Follow Dr. Amy on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram For more information visit www.doctoramyllc.com 
November 1, 2023

Episode 64: The Wrap! October Gems with Dr. Amy

Join Dr. Amy as she highlights the messages of The Most Important Medicine for October - How to connect with kids that are tricky to connect with at times. RESOURCES Dr. Amy's Newsletter Learning Collaborative - The ConnectED Collab Invitation Dr. Amy Youtube FREE DOWNLOADS Top 10 Guiding Principles When Working with Children & Families Start Creating Boundaries Handout & Script Finding Calm to Prevent Overwhelm Don’t Forget! Follow Dr. Amy on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram For more information visit www.doctoramyllc.com 
October 25, 2023

Bonus: Educators are NOT Okay

My friends are not okay right now. My teacher-friends are not okay. It’s the third week of October and one teacher-friend of mine said this will be her last year of teaching. Another friend said she’s never seen behavior like this before and she’s been teaching for over 15 years. And yet another said she’s never had this much difficulty connecting with students. And we’re not just talking about middle schoolers, who, let’s face it, often get the ire of disdain for dysregulated, hormonal, reactive behavior. We’re talking about kindergarteners, high school students, and preschoolers. This is not ok. My friends are not ok. When I feel this passionate about something and I feel like I can help, like I SHOULD help, I move into action. So, I’m hosting a one-evening, free workshop on why behaviors are so complex right now. If you’re a teacher, you should be there. If you’re a parent educator, you should be there. If you’re a school counselor, you should be there. If you’re a concerned parent, you should be there. If you’re a school volunteer or aid, you should be there. If you’re an administrator....you should DEFINITELY be there. Tell your friends. Tell your teacher friends. Invite your teacher friends because we’ve GOT to talk about this. You’re not ok. It’s ok to not be ok. But it’s not ok to be alone. JOIN US HERE! & INVITE FRIENDS!!
October 20, 2023
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The Most Important Medicine: Responding to Trauma and Creating Resilience in Primary Care

The Most Important Medicine is where physicians and healthcare professionals meet to discuss what trauma is and how it presents in primary care. Then, we talk about how to respond and mitigate trauma by building resilience and other buffering mechanisms that address adversity and build connection. We'll listen to physicians and healthcare providers tell their stories about how to bring humanness into medicine and transform how we think about medicine through relational leadership, early relational health and connection. It's truly, the MOST important medicine!

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Amy King, PHD, LLC

Amy King, PHD, LLC

Dr. Amy is a licensed psychologist with a private practice and provides training, consultation, and education to physicians and healthcare facilities. Among her specialties is working with professionals to help create resilient patients and thriving families, guiding them to heal their stress and trauma through connected relationships. Her experience includes serving as a statewide trainer for the Oregon Department of Human Services and subject matter expert to promote child wellness in pediatric settings on behalf of the Children's Health Alliance. Her current work is promoting resilience within primary care medical homes through partnership and collaboration. When she’s not working to promote resilience and mitigate provider overwhelm and burnout, you can find her with her family on their small hobby farm in Newberg, Oregon.

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