This special episode features a conversation with Holistic Child Psychologist Dr. Nicole Beurkens. Dr. Nicole is a psychologist, nutritionist, educator, and mom who provides parents with super simple, effective research-based strategies to help people get to the root of their children’s anxiety, attention issues, mood, and behavioral challenges. Tune in to hear Katie and Dr. Nicole discuss the many realms of parenting, styles of parenting, and how all systems in a child’s life contribute to their emotional and physical well-being.   Show notes available at theshaktischool.com/podcast   In this episode you’ll hear:  ~  How holistic psychology is about recognizing that what goes on in people's minds and their mental and emotional and behavioral experiences in life are completely connected to everything that is going on in their physical body ~ The importance of children’s roles within family systems and how children are a mirror for what’s going on around them ~ How we can examine what’s happening around the child and the systems in order to better understand their challenges ~ The family system and how it incorporates lineage patterns  ~ How children can reflect to parent the unresolved issues within them that may need to be addressed ~ How the stories we tell ourselves about parenting can have deleterious effects on children and the relationship ~ An overview of the types of parenting attachment styles and the pros and cons of each ~ How to take into account all the systems that could be contributing to undesirable behaviors and ways to address them ~ You can connect with Dr. Nicole Beurkens through her website: www.drbeurkens.com or via Instagram @drnicolebeurkens ~ To learn more about LIVE or VIRTUAL Body and Soul Training, click here: theshaktischool.com/body-soul-event ~ Register for Level 1 Ayurveda School here: theshaktischool.com/ayurveda-school Sign up in the month of May and receive a FREE YEAR of Spirit Sessions Membership to start studying live with Katie now     Get the full show notes: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/ Learn more:   Want to connect? Shoot us a note to info@theshaktischool.com Ayurveda Certification The Shakti School Subscription   HELP US SPREAD OUR POD WINGS   This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of sharing. If you enjoy this show and want a free and easy way to help it grow, the most effective way you can help is to:   Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes Write us a review in iTunes Share this show with one friend right now!   It seems simple, but you’d be AMAZED to know how much it helps my little love project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and reviews to know who to show our show to in their app.   Here’s the link to leave us reviews in iTunes.    From my heart to your screen, Katie