Ep4. What is an Educational Therapist? An Interview with Melody Valenzuela

Описание: I interview Melody Valenzuela, an Educational Therapist from Rapport Education. We talk about what an educational therapist is and how they are different than a tutor. Melody shares how Educational Therapists need to make learning safe and how they need to burden the responsibility of teaching, so that kids, who are underdogs, can be free to learn. Melody's position on seeking to understand the "whys," not the "whats," is what distinctly sets her apart in the field. We also explore the "s-word," or shame and how shame suppresses all.

If you are interested in Melody's services, check out her website: https://www.rapporteducation.org/
If you are interested in finding an Educational Therapist by you: https://www.aetonline.org/index.php/p...

TIMESTAMPS:
01:04 Who is Melody Valenzuela?
04:33 What is an Educational Therapist?
08:03 The difference between an Educational Therapist and a tutor
10:15 Paying attention and sleuthing out the "whys vs. the whats?"
15:36 The importance of confidence in learning
17:54 Own your weaknesses to set you free
18:30 We need psychological safety because learning is risky business
19:57 Kids are underdogs
21:23 Creating a welcoming space for vulnerability and thus, learning
22:56 It's the teacher's responsibility to carry the burden of teaching
25:52 The role of cognitive resourcing in learning
28:11 Who is a good candidate for educational therapy?
34:26 Building a home culture of curiosity
35:46 When are educational therapist's most helpful or necessary?
44:07 The #1 skill to empower for success
46:18 How to reach Melody and find an educational therapist

📝 Transcript - https://www.meaningfulgrowth.com/melo...
📆 Blog Post - https://www.meaningfulgrowth.com/blog...
🌍 My website - https://www.meaningfulgrowth.com

WHO I AM:
I'm Dr. Gwen, a clinical psychologist in private practice in Pasadena, CA. I'm a fierce ally of neurodiverse and disabled individuals and have supported their wonderful families and support systems for over 25 years. I'm laser-focused (and borderline obsessed) about empowering through reliable knowledge, creativity, and skill-building. I love curating and collecting tools, sharing mindsets, and promoting habits to help the neurodiverse community thrive and find joy and meaning in their lives.
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