Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Exploring Creativity
It’s important to have toys around that just let children explore wherever their imagination takes them. Sometimes kids need a “starting...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Aug 27, 20211 min read
Meeting a New Psychiatrist: Substance Use
After reviewing any past psychiatric symptoms and treatment, most psychiatrists will spend some time learning about any past and any...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Aug 26, 20211 min read
Meeting a New Psychiatrist: Past Psychiatric Symptoms and Treatments
After getting a detailed understanding of your concerns, your psychiatrist will then usually focus on gathering a very detailed history...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Aug 25, 20211 min read
The Toy Toolkit: Mild Distractions
I always try to keep a few toys around that people can play with while still trying to have a conversation. Some people call them...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Aug 21, 20211 min read
I really love this quote
I really love this quote. I first saw it in a hospital conference room, and this picture has been on my phone ever since. I love it...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Aug 18, 20211 min read
The Toy Toolkit: Dollhouses
Like dolls, dollhouses give me a way to see how kids think of homes or even daily routines. A good dollhouse is pretty generic. I like...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Aug 18, 20211 min read
The Toy Toolkit: Dolls
Honestly, I used to find dolls really creepy! They never quite look like a kid, a teen, or an adult. I just didn't get them. But over...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Aug 18, 20211 min read
In-Person is Important
This physician would like to see you in-person, whenever possible. There is so much more to an effective psychiatric appointment than...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Aug 18, 20211 min read
Let's talk about toys
I think as we get ready to open our new location, I'll spend a few posts talking about TOYS. Child psychiatrists love toys. Yes, they...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Aug 18, 20211 min read
Let's try something new!
I met an amazingly thoughtful person who made me realize that social media can also be used to spread positive ideas and education. And...
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