S7 E5: The Negative Impact of Hazing

In this episode, we are hoping to shine a light on the topic of hazing with an expert on the topic, University of Maine researcher and professor, Dr. Elizabeth Allan. In this very nuanced discussion, we aim to bring the experience of hazing to the surface. We will discuss the nature of hazing, the historical context of hazing, psychological factors that contribute to hazing and being hazed, consequences of hazing, and the way in which colleges and individuals can address hazing on their campus.

Dr. Elizabeth Allan is professor of higher education at the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development, where she also directs the Hazing Prevention Research Lab. In addition, she is the founder and principal of StopHazing (StopHazing.org), a research group working on developing evidence-based, research-to-practice hazing prevention programs and initiatives. Allan’s research focuses on campus cultures and climates, including studies on classroom teaching, campus diversity and equity in addition to student hazing and its prevention. She is the author of two books, co-editor of a third, and has authored or co-authored more than 40 research-based articles and book chapters.

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The Reid Connect-Ed Podcast is co-hosted by Siblings by Alexis Reid and Dr. Gerald Reid, produced by Cyber Sound Studios, and original music is written and recorded by Gerald Reid (www.Jerapy.com).

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S7 E4: Youth and Social Media Use

In this episode, Jerry and Alexis speak with Dr. Alison Yeung about how youth engage with social media. This episode broaches topics of mental health, child development, education, parenting, and psychology. Dr. Yeung is a family physician from Kitchener, Ontario who has spent the past decade becoming acutely aware of how youth are struggling in new and unprecedented ways - increasing rates of depression, anxiety, eating disorders, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. Dr. Yeung is highly concerned that kids today are showing signs of feeling more alone, less motivated, and lacking a deep sense of purpose. We were very excited to speak with Dr. Yeung about her advocacy for mental health, specifically regarding the potential negative impact of social media on youth. More information about her efforts can be found on her instagram handle: @thesmartphoneeffectmd and in her substack https://thesmartphoneeffectmd.substack.com/

S7 E3: Autism and Executive Functions w/Dr. Susan Faja

In this episode, Gerald and Alexis are joined by Dr. Susan Faja - clinical psychologist from Boston Children’s Hospital - to discuss executive functions among individuals on the Autism spectrum. In this valuable discussion, you will learn how executive function challenges present in ASD, the individual differences among the ASD population, how to support executive function for those with ASD, and recent research findings about Autism.

Dr. Susan Faja, who is a psychologist at Boston Children’s Hospital specializing in the research of individuals with Autism, particularly children. The Faja Lab led by Dr. Faja seeks to understand changes in brain systems of executive control, social cognition and social perception resulting from targeted interventions that use electrophysiological as well as behavioral measurement tools. She leads the Faja Lab, where her approach allows for the exploration of the developmental processes that contribute to behavioral symptoms, clarifies how interventions work, and provides a platform for rigorously testing novelinterventions. Additionally, Dr. Faja seeks to understand why and how individuals with Autism can present so differently in their development, as a way to better understand causes and inform individualized treatments.