Rebecca Avern's guest appearances

Rebecca Avern

Everyday Acupuncture Podcast

Qiological Podcast

Pacific Rim College Radio

ACU-Track: The Acupuncture Research Podcast

Z'ev Rosenberg

Peter Eckman

Heiner Fruehauf

Lonny Jarrett

Nigel Dawes

Debra Betts

Brandt Stickley

Sabine Wilms

Jason Robertson

Martha Lucas

Peter Deadman

Amos Ziv

Lillian Bridges

Robert Rogers

Jim Sullivan

OwlTail

In this episode we are delighted to be joined by paediatric acupuncture specialist and author Rebecca Avern.We will be discussing both the practice and research aspects of paediatric acupuncture:How treating children and teenagers is different from treating adultsThe different methods used for treating children as well as acupuncture such as laser and massage (tui na)The current state of the evidence for paediatric acupunctureThe gulf in the evidence between research and clinical practiceWe will also be discussing Rebecca's new research project. This will look at the clinical outcomes of children and teenagers receiving acupuncture for a range of different health conditions; with a particular focus on mental health.If you are you a paediatric acupuncture practitioner interested in taking part in this study, this is a chance to contribute towards vital research in the field and could help raise the profile of paediatric acupuncture globally.The study is open to all Hub of Paediatric Acupuncture (HOPA) members internationally.Summary of evidence for paediatric acupuncture.Rebecca's books:CHINESE MEDICINE FOR CHILDHOOD ANXIETY AND DEPRESSIONACUPUNCTURE FOR BABIES, CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS

In this episode we are delighted to be joined by paediatric acupuncture specialist and author Rebecca Avern. We will be discussing both the practice and research aspects of paediatric acupuncture:<ul><li>How treating children and teenagers is different from treating adults</li><li>The different methods used for treating children as well as acupuncture such as laser and massage (tui na)</li><li>The current state of the evidence for paediatric acupuncture</li><li>The gulf in the evidence between research and clinical practice</li></ul>We will also be discussing Rebecca's <a href="https://www.paediatricacupuncture.co.uk/acu-track/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">new research project</a>. This will look at the clinical outcomes of children and teenagers receiving acupuncture for a range of different health conditions; with a particular focus on mental health.If you are you a paediatric acupuncture practitioner interested in taking part in <a href="https://www.paediatricacupuncture.co.uk/acu-track/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this study</a>, this is a chance to contribute towards vital research in the field and could help raise the profile of paediatric acupuncture globally.The study is open to all <a href="https://www.paediatricacupuncture.co.uk/listing-membership-options/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hub of Paediatric Acupuncture (HOPA) members</a> internationally. <a href="https://www.evidencebasedacupuncture.org/pediatric-acupuncture/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Summary of evidence for paediatric acupuncture</a>. Rebecca's books:<ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chinese-Medicine-Childhood-Anxiety-Depression/dp/1787757811/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Rebecca+avern&amp;qid=1631191721&amp;sr=8-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CHINESE MEDICINE FOR CHILDHOOD ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Acupuncture-Babies-Children-Teenagers-Rebecca/dp/184819322X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1538334369&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=rebecca+avern" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ACUPUNCTURE FOR BABIES, CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS</a></li></ul>

Episode #3 Paediatric Acupuncture with Rebecca Avern

Pediatric Acupuncture

Rebecca Avern is the author of two pediatric acupuncture books including the newest, Chinese Medicine for Childhood Anxiety and Depression. Anxiety and depression are conditions we talk about extensively in this episode. Through her Oxford-based pediatric clinical practice, Rebecca has amassed a wealth of knowledge and experience, much of which she shares in this episode. We cover a wide range of topics including the surge in teenage anxiety and possible contributory factors such as screen time, boarding schools, family trauma, vaccines and medications, and the excessive use of labels. And we discuss the role of five elements in treatment. We also explore some exciting advances in collaborative research opportunities for practitioners and her newly launched "Hub of Paediatric Acupuncture". Stay tuned to the end for her discount offer to the Hub for listeners of the podcast. Rebecca is a long-standing senior faculty member of the College if Integrative Chinese Medicine in Reading. She mentored under the late Giovanni Maciocia and assisted him in the writing of Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine. She has also completed post-graduate training with renowned author and pediatric expert Julian Scott. Rebecca is passionate about the health of children and a pure joy to listen to in this podcast. If you have any interest in acupuncture, anxiety, or the treatment of children, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Please enjoy this episode of Pacific Rim College Radio with Rebecca Avern.  Episode Links: RebeccaAvern.com Hub of Paediatric Acupuncture ACU-Track College of Integrated Chinese Medicine Learning Links: School of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine at PRC Online Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine courses at PRCOnline Student Clinic at PRC

Rebecca Avern is the author of two pediatric acupuncture books including the newest, Chinese Medicine for Childhood Anxiety and Depression. Anxiety and depression are conditions we talk about extensively in this episode. Through her Oxford-based pediatric clinical practice, Rebecca has amassed a wealth of knowledge and experience, much of which she shares in this episode. We cover a wide range of topics including the surge in teenage anxiety and possible contributory factors such as screen time, boarding schools, family trauma, vaccines and medications, and the excessive use of labels. And we discuss the role of five elements in treatment. We also explore some exciting advances in collaborative research opportunities for practitioners and her newly launched "Hub of Paediatric Acupuncture". Stay tuned to the end for her discount offer to the Hub for listeners of the podcast. Rebecca is a long-standing senior faculty member of the College if Integrative Chinese Medicine in Reading. She mentored under the late Giovanni Maciocia and assisted him in the writing of Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine. She has also completed post-graduate training with renowned author and pediatric expert Julian Scott. Rebecca is passionate about the health of children and a pure joy to listen to in this podcast. If you have any interest in acupuncture, anxiety, or the treatment of children, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Please enjoy this episode of Pacific Rim College Radio with Rebecca Avern. Episode Links: <a href="https://www.rebeccaavern.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RebeccaAvern.com</a> <a href="https://www.paediatricacupuncture.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hub of Paediatric Acupuncture</a> <a href="https://www.acu-track.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ACU-Track</a> <a href="https://www.acupuncturecollege.org.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">College of Integrated Chinese Medicine</a> Learning Links: <a href="https://www.pacificrimcollege.com/faculties-programs/school-of-acupuncture-oriental-medicine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">School of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine</a> at PRC <a href="https://pacificrimcollege.online/course-category/acupuncture-tcm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Online Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine</a> courses at PRCOnline <a href="https://www.pacificrimcollege.com/clinical-services/student-clinic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Student Clinic</a> at PRC

#66 Rebecca Avern on Pediatric Acupuncture, Teenage Anxiety, and the Uniqueness of Every Child

Can you remember in those first couple of years of puberty when your senses began to quicken and a new world began to open up and you started to question your place in the unfolding this world?Adolescence is a glorious and often troublesome ripening and as with so many aspects of our lives these days... it’s medicalized as pathology instead of being seen as a series of dress rehearsals for the challenges the world will ask of us in the future. Acupuncture can be tremendously helpful teens navigating this phase of life and for their parents and families and as well, as medicine does not see kids separate from the family in which they live. Listen in on this conversation with Rebecca Avern on using acupuncture to treat adolescences. Head on over to the show notes page for more information about this episode and for links to the resources discussed in the interview.  

Can you remember in those first couple of years of puberty when your senses began to quicken and a new world began to open up and you started to question your place in the unfolding this world?Adolescence is a glorious and often troublesome ripening and as with so many aspects of our lives these days... it’s medicalized as pathology instead of being seen as a series of dress rehearsals for the challenges the world will ask of us in the future. Acupuncture can be tremendously helpful teens navigating this phase of life and for their parents and families and as well, as medicine does not see kids separate from the family in which they live. Listen in on this conversation with Rebecca Avern on using acupuncture to treat adolescences. Head on over to the <a href="https://qiological.com/treating-teens" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">show notes page</a> for more information about this episode and for links to the resources discussed in the interview.

156 Magic and Emergence- Treating Teenagers • Rebecca Avern