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Exploring Creativity
It’s important to have toys around that just let children explore wherever their imagination takes them. Sometimes kids need a “starting...
Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Sep 2, 20211 min read
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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...
Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Aug 27, 20211 min read
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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...
Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Aug 26, 20211 min read
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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...
Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Aug 25, 20211 min read
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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...
Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Aug 21, 20211 min read
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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...
Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Aug 18, 20211 min read
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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...
Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Aug 18, 20211 min read
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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...
Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Aug 18, 20211 min read
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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...
Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Aug 18, 20211 min read
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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...
Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Aug 18, 20211 min read
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