7 Ways to Foster Resiliency in Children
Making Children Our Priority Research shows that even during tough times, children can thrive and grow. Giving them the right support and tools is essential. Dr. Andrea Letamendi shares seven ways to foster resiliency among children: 1. Start a dialogue. Giving children a safe space to talk about and explore their emotions will allow them to feel validated and heard. Address their anxieties and fears. If we are uncertain, it is OK to admit we do not have the answers to their questions....
Read MoreHathaway-Sycamores’ Dr. Andrea Letamendi in the news
Congratulations to Hathaway-Sycamores’ Dr. Andrea Letamendi (aka Batgirl’s psychologist) she’s making headlines again, this time on the cover of the January 2016 issue of Monitor on Psychology. Click here to read about our superhero psychologist. And in case you missed it, here is the link to her TEDx talk, Capes, cowls and courage: the psychological power of superheroes, that she gave at TEDxUCLA last May. You can follow Letamendi on twitter @ArkhamAsylumDoc, and read more of her insights in...
Read MoreBatgirl’s Psychologist Works at Hathaway-Sycamores
That’s right, Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family Services’ Dr. Andrea Letamendi is Batgirl’s psychologist and The Atlantic has published her story! Much like the comic book heroes she loves, as a doctoral student, Letamendi was leading a double life. She was a model student by day, comic book fanatic by night and a cosplay enthusiast on the weekends. Click here to read all about her backstory in a great profile feature in The Atlantic, and discover how Letemendi’s world of...
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