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How to help a sensitive child cope with teasing, without telling them to toughen up? In this Beyond the Sessions Q&A, Dr. Sarah Bren, Dr. Emily Upshur, and Dr. Rebecca Hershberg share coping skills, boundary scripts, and how to spot “rage baiting” so your child can stay regulated and choose healthier friendships.

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375. Q&A: How can I teach my sensitive child to cope with teasing?

Two boys playing cards, one teasing the other while he looks upset.

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372. Mom guilt, good guilt, and letting go: How to tell when guilt is helping you (and when it’s holding you back) with Dr. Saumya Dave

Overwhelmed mom holding a baby and bags, illustrating mom guilt and the mental load.

Letting go of mom guilt starts with understanding what guilt is trying to tell you. Psychiatrist and author Dr. Saumya Dave joins Dr. Sarah Bren to unpack helpful vs harmful guilt, “good girl” conditioning, and why numbing feelings backfires, plus small shifts to quiet the inner critic and model healthier emotional habits for kids.

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367. Q&A: How to know if group therapy would be a good fit for my child?

Therapist sitting on the floor playing with young children using colorful balls during a group activity.

Curious if group therapy for kids could help your child feel less alone, more confident, and better supported? In this Q and A, Dr. Sarah Bren and Dr. Emily Upshur explain what really happens in sessions, how group leaders keep kids safe, and how to tell if it is a good fit.

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357. Q&A: How should I handle potty regressions in my older child?

Young child washing hands at a sink after using the bathroom.

Even after years of success, potty regressions can happen — and they’re more common than you think! 💡 In this Q&A, Dr. Sarah Bren and Dr. Emily Upshur share what’s behind bathroom setbacks in older kids and how to help without shame, power struggles, or frustration.

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