Learning With Dr. B

05/27/2021

Hi All!

Check out the sixth and final video in my training Something Is Up With My Kid (SIUWMK).

This video covers the topic of Slow to Mature.
In this video I cover how interactive screen time can impact your child's developmental maturity, reasons for this problem, and what to do about it.

If your child seems immature for their age, or you know anyone struggling with this problem, tune in and share.

With love,
Dr. B

Optional: You may download a free handout that accompanies this video. It's not meant to replace this video, it simply provides the major bullet points and ...

04/30/2021

Hi All!

Check out the fifth video in my training Something Is Up With My Kid (SIUWMK).

This video covers the topic of Social Skills.

In this video I cover how interactive screen time can impact social skill deficits, reasons for this problem, and what to do about it.

If your child is struggling with poor social skills, or you know anyone struggling with this problem, tune in and share.

With love,
Dr. B

Optional: You may download a free handout that accompanies this video. It's not meant to replace this video, it simply provides the major bullet points and ...

04/15/2021

Hi All!

Check out the fourth video in my training Something Is Up With My Kid (SIUWMK).

This video covers the topic of Disruptive Behavior. In this video you will learn more about the stress response, screen time, and how it impacts the brains of our kids.

If your child is struggling with disruptive behavior, or you know anyone struggling with this problem, tune in and share.

With love,
Dr. B

You may download a free handout that accompanies this video. The handout includes all the major bullet points of this video, and references. Just visit my we...

04/01/2021

Hi All!

Check out the third video in my training Something Is Up With My Kid (SIUWMK).

We are all hearing everyday the importance of sleep, especially for kids. In this video I cover how smartphones can contribute to poor sleep, reasons for this problem, and what to do about it.

If your child is struggling with poor sleep, or you know anyone struggling with this problem, tune in and share.

With love,

Dr. B

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03/26/2021

Hi All!

Check out the second video in my training Something Is Up With My Kid (SIUWMK).

This video covers the topic of Loneliness and how it can relate to extended smart phone use. In it I cover the problem of loneliness, reasons for this problem, and what to do about it.

If your child is struggling with loneliness, or you know anyone struggling with loneliness, tune in.

Keep in mind that this training was released pre-pandemic, and I am now making it available on YouTube.

Much love,

Dr. B

Download a free handout that accompanies this video so you can take notes. The handout includes all the major bullet points of this video, and references. Ju...

03/17/2021

Hi all,

This past year has stretched me (and I am sure many of you) beyond what I thought was possible both personally and professionally. I am ready to re-emerge and get back to some of the work that I started here.

I released my course Something Is Up With My Kid a little over a year ago. Literally my course went live the same week the pandemic hit… talk about timing. When the pandemic hit and all kids were required to do virtual school, I knew it was not the right time to push the message of the detrimental impacts of screen time on mental health. None of us had any other choice. More than that, however, we all had to survive. We had to do whatever we had to do to make it through.

Over this past year the problems with screen time have not disappeared because we were forced to be on screens. The problems are still here, if even more prominent.

My original goal with Something Is Up With My Kid was to create a paid course to educate parents, kids, and teens on how screen time impacts us, the reason it impacts us, and what to do about it. In light of the past year, I am releasing my entire course on YouTube for free: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93cb1FjD5pquuV2R8QykDg

If you have a child or adolescent, this information is essential. My course covers the topics of:

Life dissatisfaction
Disruptive behavior
Loneliness
Poor sleep
Slow to mature
Social skills deficits

I have released the first video and will be posting the rest of them over the coming weeks. To make sure you do not miss any of this important information please subscribe to my YouTube channel and spread the word.

With Love,
Dr. B

Hi, I’m Dr. Kristen Bekelja, a clinical psychologist. My clients call me "Dr. B” and I specializes in treating anxiety disorders, traumatic stress, and depre...

01/29/2021

https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-55826238

Heavy social media use had a negative impact on wellbeing, the study found.

06/04/2020

Practicing anti-racism involves being actively aware of how racism affects the experiences of people of color. It means being aware that racism is systematic. And being aware of the foundational role racism played in our society and throughout history.

06/04/2020

Part of our work with the movement is to educate ourselves.

As a white woman, I recognize that I can only educate so much, and this is a time to truly listen.

I encourage you to take an active role in educating yourself and listening to those that are leading this movement.

So much love to you all ❤️❤️❤️

Until next time,

Dr. B

Practicing anti-racism involves being actively aware of how racism affects the experiences of people of color. It means being aware that racism is systematic. And being aware of the foundational role racism played in our society and throughout history.

05/14/2020

What is COVID Fatigue? And is that what we've been feeling lately?

Check out my latest blog post on this topic.

All my love to you ❤️❤️❤️

Until next time,

Dr. B

Can you feel the energy building? This week I have been sensing a building, an angst, a “throw caution to the wind” mentality. And believe me, no judgment here, I feel it. We are getting tired. Tired of sheltering in place, tired of not seeing extended family, tired of not being around people! T...

05/04/2020

Last week, my dear friend who is an ER nurse reached out to me. She asked if I had material geared toward healthcare workers experiencing anxiety. She planted a seed with me, and here we are.

I created an educational video for healthcare workers experiencing anxiety. Please check it out.

So much gratitude to our healthcare workers. I hope this will help in some way!

Please share this with someone who could benefit. All my love to you ❤️❤️❤️

Until next time,

Dr. B

Video for healthcare workers dealing with anxiety since the pandemic.

04/28/2020

Are you feeling frustrated?

A conversation I overheard between my 6 and 8-year-old got me thinking.

Check out my latest blog post on stress and well-being.

So much love to you all ❤️❤️❤️

Until next time,

Dr. B

In a way, when we think about overall wellness and health, we cannot ignore the role stress plays in it, and how it impacts us. It is well documented that chronic stress deteriorates physical health over time. And, isn’t there a connection between frustration and stress?