Dear SDKF families, colleagues, and friends, Here at SDKF, my colleagues and I are often asked for tools and strategies on how to help our children (or teens) regulate their emotions. Our wonderful occupational therapist, Dr, Heidi Joachims “Dr. Jo” has written an exceptional article on co-regulation, or the ability for a parent, guardian, teacher [...]
If you’re parenting a toddler, you know firsthand that transitions can be some of the hardest parts of your day and often lead to tantrums. Take a look below to see what techniques our early childhood mental health specialist, Priscilla Tebelman, LMFT, recommends trying at home! Here are 5 of Pricilla’s favorite preventative, aka [...]
We are excited to share the highlights from our recent talk at Beth Alm, where our very own occupational therapist, Heidi Joachims, OTD, delivered an insightful presentation on sensory regulation! Heidi provided training to various teachers, staff, and administration about how sensory experiences impact student’s behavior, learning, and overall well-being. Heidi covered: Understanding Sensory [...]
This Fall & Winter we are thrilled to offer two social skills groups designed to help your children practice and master their social skills! Our social skills groups are separated by age and limited in size to ensure that each child will have their own individualized goals to work on within the group setting! Here’s what [...]
We are excited to announce the launch of our Adolescent OCD Support Group at San Diego Behavior Solutions! Starting August 14th, join us every Wednesday from 5-6 PM for a supportive and resourceful group experience facilitated by Lauryn Hall, RBT. Here, we aim to provide valuable resources, tips, and stories to support each other’s journey [...]
We know a child’s development in the first three years of life sets the trajectory for their future. Come in for a FREE screening appointment with your infant or toddler. We will identify whether your child is reaching age-appropriate milestones and screen for early identifiable social-emotional and behavioral concerns. Registration is open immediately! Who? Children [...]
Understanding the various types of therapy available for children can be overwhelming, so we want to help clarify the unique benefits of OT and how it differs from psychotherapy. Meet our occupational therapist, Heidi Joachims, OTD! Heidi is a board-certified Doctor of Occupational Therapy. She has worked with diverse populations but really flourishes when [...]
Coming Soon… Developmental Screeners are back, this time for INFANTS AND TODDLERS! We know a child’s development in the first three years of life sets the trajectory for their future. This is why, for a limited time, in Fall 2024, we will be offering FREE developmental screening appointments with your infant or toddler. We [...]
At San Diego Kids First, we are committed to supporting every child's unique developmental journey. By introducing occupational therapy services, we aim to be as helpful as possible to parents and caregivers by providing the resources and support needed to ensure the best outcomes for your children. We are excited to announce that we are [...]
Introducing Our New Occupational Therapy Services! We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new Occupational Therapy (OT) services at San Diego Kids First! Our team of dedicated professionals is eager to support your child's development and help them reach their full potential in a fun and nurturing environment. Occupational Therapy is a [...]
