Tag: Child Development

Laughter as self care by Dr. Munn, PsyD, LCSW, PPSC
I’ve been asked a number of times, how do you deal with suffering? My response is, “laughter.” I think laughter is the antidote to pain and suffering. Therefore, it’s important to balance the stress of living with laughter and lightheartedness. After-all, life seems too short to dwell and live in past sufferings, particularly when we have a choice. I know it’s easier said than … Read More Laughter as self care by Dr. Munn, PsyD, LCSW, PPSC

Say what’s on your mind by Dr. Munn, PsyD, LCSW, PPSC
Professional women often have a very difficult time expressing their thoughts and emotions to others because that would mean being vulnerable and being perceived as weak. Saying what’s on your mind isn’t weakness, in fact, it exudes courage and strength. Your thoughts and feelings are incredibly valuable and worthy of being heard. When we let go of our self-criticism and the unobtainable standards we … Read More Say what’s on your mind by Dr. Munn, PsyD, LCSW, PPSC

Therapy for professional women and adolescents by Dr. Munn, PsyD, LCSW, PPSC
Hi there! I’m Dr. Munn, online therapist for professional women and on-site therapist for adolescents in Mountain View, CA. I provide online counseling anywhere in CA, and in person counseling in Mountain View. I love working with professional women to improve their confidence and self esteem and am very passionate about helping families to address interpersonal conflict and improve communication. If you’re located in … Read More Therapy for professional women and adolescents by Dr. Munn, PsyD, LCSW, PPSC

Six tips to help your child self soothe by Dr. Munn, PsyD, LCSW, PPSC
Six tips to help your child self soothe Dr. Munn Saechao, PsyD, LCSW, PPSC, online therapist and coach for professional women and child and adolescent therapist in Mountain View, CA. We often expect teenagers to do more than they’re capable of. Research indicates that the prefrontal cortex is not fully formed until mid 20s, the area responsible for emotional regulation, self-control, planning, organizing, time … Read More Six tips to help your child self soothe by Dr. Munn, PsyD, LCSW, PPSC

When your child says “people are either dumb or smart.”
When your child says “people are either dumb or smart” by Dr. Munn Saechao, online therapist and coach for professional women of color and child and adolescent psychotherapist in Mountain View, CA. Most young children will develop a fixed mindset unless they grow up in homes and environments that foster and reinforce a growth mindset. Let’s say your child comes home from school one … Read More When your child says “people are either dumb or smart.”

Growth Mindset in Early Adolescence
Growth Mindset in Early Adolescence by Dr. Munn Saechao, Online Therapist for Professional Women of Color and Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist in Mountain View, CA. It’s incredible to me how we as human beings are able to influence each other. Particularly if you’re a parent, you have significant influence over your child’s mindset. When children enter into early adolescence, academics become more challenging, they … Read More Growth Mindset in Early Adolescence

Affirmation, we all need it, especially children and adolescents
Affirmation, we all need it, especially children and adolescents by Dr. Munn Saechao, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist in Mountain View, CA and Online Parent & Life Coach. Words of affirmation are often underemphasized. Your words have reverberating effects on your children. Let them know why they matter to you. Their personalities are growing and they need affirming words, words of … Read More Affirmation, we all need it, especially children and adolescents

Healthy Self-Esteem Development in Children and Adolescents
Healthy self-esteem development in children and adolescents by Dr. Munn Saechao, Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist in Mountain View, CA and Online Therapist for Professional Women of Color Dear parents, no matter how much your child or teen is interested in their peers, they still need your unconditional attention and the experience of being heard by you. Taking the time to check in with them … Read More Healthy Self-Esteem Development in Children and Adolescents
The Value of Affirming Children and Adolescents
The Value of Affirming Children and Adolescents by Dr. Munn, online psychotherapist for professional women of color and child and adolescent psychotherapist in Mountain View, CA Hi parents, today I want to talk about the value of affirming your child. In a previous video I talked about negativity bias, which is the notion that we as human beings automatically and unconsciously bias negative experiences … Read More The Value of Affirming Children and Adolescents