Emotional Support Animals: Uncovering the Mental Health Connection with Daniel Maigler
Just Breathe: Parenting Your LGBTQ Teen
English - December 13, 2022 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MB - ★★★★★ - 88 ratingsParenting Kids & Family Society & Culture lgbtq parenting support teenager lesbian gay mental health ally depression anxiety Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Think about the things that we do automatically every single day to take care of our physical health. Now think of what you are doing to take care of your mental health. For most of us, it is much easier to identify the physical aspects but forget the as equally important mental health.
Heather’s guest, Daniel Maigler has seen too often what a lack of mental health care can do to people. As a therapist and counselor, Daniel understands the importance of this which lead him to sit on the Board of Directors for Paws for Patrick, a service that connects young people with Emotional Support Animals. He also hosts his own podcast Not Allowed to Die, answering questions about mental health and therapy.
Whether you are looking to engage your mental health journey or want to learn more about the supports out there, you are going to want to sit back and listen to his informative and endearing episode.
Do not miss these highlights:
04:22 – Uncover what Paws for Patrick is all about, from its inception to the good that it provides today.
07:50 – The difference between and Emotional Support Animal and a Therapy Animal
11:51 – The connection between animals and mental health
16:46 – There are always options available to people for mental health care, it is just making them aware of them so that they can discover what works for them.
20:29 – Every challenge is an opportunity, and a mental health issue can be a superpower as we can use it to increase our empathy.
23:21 – Sometimes there can be a realization that through great suffering, we may be able find what we were meant to do
32:48 – Allow yourself that period of mourning when it comes to facing changes that you were not prepared for. It does not mean your in denial but it is a completely normal grief process to work through.
34:48 – Daniel and Heather go through recommendations of books and podcasts for people to listen to.
40:30 – Shifting from the focus of the external into the internal
As Mentioned in Episode:
Become part of the Rainbow Stories, Compilation Book for Parents, Teens and Allies, at https://www.katherineburrowscreative.com/rainbow-stories-compilation-book
Connect with Heather:
Solutions listed on her website: https://chrysalismama.com
For the Language of LGBTQIA+ E-book, visit: https://learnwith.chrysalismama.com/book
Digital Coming Out Course for Parents - Text Ally to 55444 to get Heather's "My kid just came out and I'm freaking out!" Toolkit!
Please subscribe to, rate, and review Just Breathe. And, as always, please share with anyone who needs to know they are not alone!
Support Heather's Work: https://linktr.ee/chrysalismama
Ways to connect with Daniel J Maigler
Daniel is on the board for Paws for Patrick. To learn more:
Website: https://www.pawsforpatrick.org/
Instagram: PawsforPatrick and notallowedtodiepod
Podcast:
Think about the things that we do automatically every single day to take care of our physical health. Now think of what you are doing to take care of your mental health. For most of us, it is much easier to identify the physical aspects but forget the as equally important mental health.
Heather’s guest, Daniel Maigler has seen too often what a lack of mental health care can do to people. As a therapist and counselor, Daniel understands the importance of this which lead him to sit on the Board of Directors for Paws for Patrick, a service that connects young people with Emotional Support Animals. He also hosts his own podcast Not Allowed to Die, answering questions about mental health and therapy.
Whether you are looking to engage your mental health journey or want to learn more about the supports out there, you are going to want to sit back and listen to his informative and endearing episode.
Do not miss these highlights:
04:22 – Uncover what Paws for Patrick is all about, from its inception to the good that it provides today.
07:50 – The difference between and Emotional Support Animal and a Therapy Animal
11:51 – The connection between animals and mental health
16:46 – There are always options available to people for mental health care, it is just making them aware of them so that they can discover what works for them.
20:29 – Every challenge is an opportunity, and a mental health issue can be a superpower as we can use it to increase our empathy.
23:21 – Sometimes there can be a realization that through great suffering, we may be able find what we were meant to do
32:48 – Allow yourself that period of mourning when it comes to facing changes that you were not prepared for. It does not mean your in denial but it is a completely normal grief process to work through.
34:48 – Daniel and Heather go through recommendations of books and podcasts for people to listen to.
40:30 – Shifting from the focus of the external into the internal
As Mentioned in Episode:
Become part of the Rainbow Stories, Compilation Book for Parents, Teens and Allies, at https://www.katherineburrowscreative.com/rainbow-stories-compilation-book
Connect with Heather:
Solutions listed on her website: https://chrysalismama.com
For the Language of LGBTQIA+ E-book, visit: https://learnwith.chrysalismama.com/book
Digital Coming Out Course for Parents - Text Ally to 55444 to get Heather's "My kid just came out and I'm freaking out!" Toolkit!
Please subscribe to, rate, and review Just Breathe. And, as always, please share with anyone who needs to know they are not alone!
Support Heather's Work: https://linktr.ee/chrysalismama
Ways to connect with Daniel J Maigler
Daniel is on the board for Paws for Patrick. To learn more:
Website: https://www.pawsforpatrick.org/
Instagram: PawsforPatrick and notallowedtodiepod
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/not-allowed-to-die/id1574038556
Mentioned in this episode:
Get your Free "Pronouns Made Simple" download now: https://learnwith.chrysalismama.com/optin
Pre-order Parenting with Pride Now: https://chrysalismama.com/book