Episode 115: Re-run Cali Werner – Family and Behavioral Therapist

Cali Werner is a family and behavioral therapist. She focuses on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, athletes and repetitive and ritualistic performance inhibiting behaviors, anxiety, mental health stigmas and more. Cali also recently wrote a book and it’s called Anxious Annie. In this episode, she gives us really thoughtful ways to evaluate and decide if our kids might need to see a behavioral therapist, ways to think about anxiety with our kids, how to handle certain situations, anxiety with sports, and more.  I took a lot from this conversation and I hope that you all with too! What we talked about: 4:05- The book that Cali wrote 5:15- Her work as a therapist 6:45- Cali’s own story with OCD and working with your child on their own OCD 20:15- Bringing siblings to therapy 21:50- When to get help for your child with OCD 24:35- Symptoms of panic attacks 25:30- How to help your child through a panic attack 28:55- Anxiety with sports  34:35- Writing Anxious Annie 36:10- Anxiety vs OCD and how they intertwine 37:30- How to communicate with teachers and others about your child’s anxiety 49:10- End of podcast questions Show notes: What Happened to You? By Oprah Winfrey and Bruce Perry The Whole-Brained Child by Daniel Siegel Anxious Annie Peace of Mind Foundation International OCD Foundation Connect with Lindsey:  Lindsey on Instagram Lindsey on Twitter Lindsey on Facebook  Join the I’ll Have Another Facebook Group Support the I’ll Have Another Podcast on Patreon Follow SandyBoy Productions: Sandyboy Productions on Twitter Sandyboy Productions on Instagram SandyBoy Productions Shows:  Why is Everyone Yelling? The Illuminate Podcast The Herban Farmacy Podcast The Ready to Run Podcast Sponsors: Previnex Use code “Lindsey15” for 15% off your order Green Growers Farm Elderberry Syrup Use the code “Sandyboy” for free shipping