Dr Jessica Edwards George, Psychologist

01/10/2021

A disturbing outbreak of violence and breach of the U.S Capitol occurred today. Helping children understand the peaceful transfer of power is fundamental to our democracy. As parents, caregivers, and educators, we have a critical responsibility to help children and youth feel safe and secure and to help them learn how to engage with others of differing viewpoints in a peaceful, tolerant, and respectful manner (https://buff.ly/3s3BHTU). We developed resources in preparation for the November election that remain relevant and can assist adults helping children and youth navigate feelings of uncertainty and strong emotions, understand hate-based violence, and cope with cope with threatening actions or speech.

For Parents/Caregivers: https://buff.ly/399CVog
For Educators: https://buff.ly/3950ZZu

01/10/2021

06/05/2020

https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/02/us/cnn-sesame-street-standing-up-to-racism/index.html?fbclid=IwAR3o6YEhatbdmOzRR0TbriJ2ARHu8cr55GQj4pexe9mLD7_GsZsMFQ6-p2A

As anger and heartbreak have swept across America over the killing of yet another black man at the hands of police, CNN and Sesame Street are refocusing their second town hall to address racism.

06/05/2020

Great resources on broaching difficult conversations with children, across age, about injustice and racism.

The conversation about race needs to start early and keep happening.

03/17/2020

I hope you all are doing well, staying healthy and taking care of yourself during this challenging public health crisis. Given the recent updates and recommendations related to COVID-19, I have made the difficult decision to solely offer HIPAA compliant telepsychology sessions through doxy.me. In an attempt to avoid a worse crisis, I strongly feel we must all do our part to “flatten the curve.” Although telepsychology is something new for mental health care, it is best for our health and safety—many of you may even find it more convenient! I plan to conduct telepsychology sessions solely until the recommendation of “social distancing” and state of emergency in the Commonwealth has been lifted. Thank you so much for your understanding. I look forward to “seeing” you soon and be well,

Dr. JEG

03/06/2020

American Psychological Association podcast on coronavirus anxiety

Baruch Fischhoff, PhD, explains why we worry about new risks more than familiar ones, how to calm our anxiety and what are the psychological effects of being quarantined.

03/06/2020

A good read on how to talk to your kids about coronavirus

Keeping your own anxiety in check is key.