Rachael Sharman's guest appearances

Rachael Sharman

The Separation Fix

Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) Podcast- A Polyvagal Theory Informed Therapy

Deb Dana

Stephen Porges

Michael Graziano

Nina Kraus

Arielle Schwartz

Tracy Stackhouse

Sarah Schubert

Liz Charles

Pegotty Cooper

Mariane Judd

Kimberly Grace

Irena Woodward

Kim Barthel

Doreen Hunt

Suzanne Wigginton

OwlTail

Michael Nagel

Please enjoy this interesting discussion about the impact of screen time on the developing brain. I am speaking with Doctors Rachael Sharman and Michael Nagel from the school of Psychology at Sunshine Coast University QLD Australia about their new book Becoming Autistic- How technology is altering the minds of the next generation.We discuss research about the impact of screen time on attention processing, empathy, "Group Think", body image, mental health, and suicide. We also cover the impact of screen time on developing "Theory of Mind"; dopamine and addiction behavior, and a new concept gaining momentum..... "virtual autism"   My goal for today's conversation is to help increase awareness about the impact of screen time and support for parents, individuals, and communities in starting a conversation about establishing screen time guidelines.I appreciate the book title is a discussion point in itself! But the content is thought-provoking. Please consider being open to listening before drawing conclusions.Some of the discussion points you will hear about include:Why name the book "Becoming Autistic" ....what evidence supports this relationship with screen time?What is  "Virtual Autism?"How the brain is an experience-dependent organ and develops based on interaction with the environment.....consider the ramifications if that environment is predominately online!Learn in a very accessible way how the researchers discuss brain development and the impact of screen time Adolescence is a period of significant brain rewiring....what is actually happening and how screen time impacting this?Developing "Theory of Mind" is crucial to developing so many human traits such as empathy or the awareness that other people have different points of view......how is this being impacted by screen time?Self-confidence, body image,  interpersonal skills and the impact of social media Michael shares research that helps empower parents about setting boundaries for device useWhat is the Echo Chamber effect?Internet addiction and cyberbullyingEvidence showing that time in nature helps reverse autistic-like behaviourI am sure you all agree that the evidence shows a significant impact of screen time on mental health, brain maturation, and physical development. We know that the technology is here to stay but the evidence indicates we need to establish guidelines about its use.  There are so many aspects of this discussion we can unpack from a Polyvagal perspective. Just one I will mention today, but will discuss further in another episode, is self-regulation. We as humans develop neural systems for self-regulation via coregulation with a safe other. It is the experience of being engaged and connected with another safe human that builds the neural networks for self-regulation. Engaging with devices blocks this process.To purchase- access via amazon or other retailers. Links to Rachael and Michael's research pages:Rachael Sharman, PhDSenior LecturerWeb page: https://www.usc.edu.au/staff-repository/dr-rachael-sharmanResearch:  https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Rachael_Sharman?ev=hdr_xprfMichael C Nagel, PhDAssociate Professormnagel@usc.edu.auhttps://www.usc.edu.au/staff/associate-professor-michael-nagelI love to heSupport the showPlease support my work by sharing this episode with a friend or colleague:)

Please enjoy this interesting discussion about the impact of screen time on the developing brain. I am speaking with Doctors Rachael Sharman and Michael Nagel from the school of Psychology at Sunshine Coast University QLD Australia about their new book Becoming Autistic- How technology is altering the minds of the next generation. We discuss research about the impact of screen time on attention processing, empathy, "Group Think", body image, mental health, and suicide. We also cover the impact of screen time on developing "Theory of Mind"; dopamine and addiction behavior, and a new concept gaining momentum..... "virtual autism"   My goal for today's conversation is to help increase awareness about the impact of screen time and support for parents, individuals, and communities in starting a conversation about establishing screen time guidelines. I appreciate the book title is a discussion point in itself! But the content is thought-provoking. Please consider being open to listening before drawing conclusions. Some of the discussion points you will hear about include: <ul><li>Why name the book "Becoming Autistic" ....what evidence supports this relationship with screen time?</li><li>What is  "Virtual Autism?"</li><li>How the brain is an experience-dependent organ and develops based on interaction with the environment.....consider the ramifications if that environment is predominately online!</li><li>Learn in a very accessible way how the researchers discuss brain development and the impact of screen time </li><li>Adolescence is a period of significant brain rewiring....what is actually happening and how screen time impacting this?</li><li>Developing "Theory of Mind" is crucial to developing so many human traits such as empathy or the awareness that other people have different points of view......how is this being impacted by screen time?</li><li>Self-confidence, body image,  interpersonal skills and the impact of social media </li><li>Michael shares research that helps empower parents about setting boundaries for device use</li><li>What is the Echo Chamber effect?</li><li>Internet addiction and cyberbullying</li><li>Evidence showing that time in nature helps reverse autistic-like behaviour</li></ul> I am sure you all agree that the evidence shows a significant impact of screen time on mental health, brain maturation, and physical development. We know that the technology is here to stay but the evidence indicates we need to establish guidelines about its use.  There are so many aspects of this discussion we can unpack from a Polyvagal perspective. Just one I will mention today, but will discuss further in another episode, is self-regulation. We as humans develop neural systems for self-regulation via coregulation with a safe other. It is the experience of being engaged and connected with another safe human that builds the neural networks for self-regulation. Engaging with devices blocks this process. To purchase- access via amazon or other retailers. Links to Rachael and Michael's research pages: Rachael Sharman, PhD Senior Lecturer Web page: <a href="https://www.usc.edu.au/staff-repository/dr-rachael-sharman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.usc.edu.au/staff-repository/dr-rachael-sharman</a> Research:  <a href="https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Rachael_Sharman?ev=hdr_xprf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Rachael_Sharman?ev=hdr_xprf </a> Michael C Nagel, PhD Associate Professor <a href="mailto:mnagel@usc.edu.au">mnagel@usc.edu.au</a> <a href="https://www.usc.edu.au/staff/associate-professor-michael-nagel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.usc.edu.au/staff/associate-professor-michael-nagel </a> I love to he<a href="https://paypal.me/PolyGirly?country.x=AU&amp;locale.x=en_AU" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>Please support my work by sharing this episode with a friend or colleague:)

Episode 23- Impact of screen time on the developing brain - Drs Rachael Sharman and Michael Nagel

I know that so many parents don’t want to do it, but it’s so important to sit down with your children and have “the separation talk”. This is a very practical episode – a list of dos and don'ts - based on my guest’s deep knowledge of child and adolescent development.  You’ll hear my guest, Dr Rachael Sharman, PhD, talk about:   Why this conversation is so necessary What all children need to hear, as well as what information is appropriate at different ages How to answers some of the questions your children may ask Be prepared for a wide range of reactions and possible pushback, particularly from teenagers The importance of checking in with your children after the talk, more than once, to make sure they have absorbed what you’ve told them How you can support children in the days immediately after the talk and in the longer term…   and so many other suggestions from Dr Sharman, senior lecturer and researcher in psychology at the University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia  “It is absolutely a necessity. It is a true necessity this conversation. If you just leave the kids trying to figure it out themselves, what’s going on, they’ll never forgive you for that. As hard as it is, you will have to step up to the plate and have the conversation and do your best to hold yourself together during that time, answer questions, keep checking in. Keep them front in centre for the first few days even though that is really hard because you’ve got your own emotions and your own difficulties that you are trying to deal with, but try to keep those kids front and centre so they have time to grieve the loss of their old family unit and start to understand that there will be a new one that’s being formed.” Dr Racheal Sharman, PhD  If you have any questions, comments or would like to find out more about my work in the world, head to theseparationfix.com or follow me on instagram instagram.com/the.separation.fix

I know that so many parents don’t want to do it, but it’s so important to sit down with your children and have “the separation talk”. This is a very practical episode – a list of dos and don'ts - based on my guest’s deep knowledge of child and adolescent development. You’ll hear my guest, Dr Rachael Sharman, PhD, talk about: <ul> <li>Why this conversation is so necessary</li> <li>What all children need to hear, as well as what information is appropriate at different ages</li> <li>How to answers some of the questions your children may ask</li> <li>Be prepared for a wide range of reactions and possible pushback, particularly from teenagers</li> <li>The importance of checking in with your children after the talk, more than once, to make sure they have absorbed what you’ve told them</li> <li>How you can support children in the days immediately after the talk and in the longer term…</li> </ul> and so many other suggestions from Dr Sharman, senior lecturer and researcher in psychology at the University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia “It is absolutely a necessity. It is a true necessity this conversation. If you just leave the kids trying to figure it out themselves, what’s going on, they’ll never forgive you for that. As hard as it is, you will have to step up to the plate and have the conversation and do your best to hold yourself together during that time, answer questions, keep checking in. Keep them front in centre for the first few days even though that is really hard because you’ve got your own emotions and your own difficulties that you are trying to deal with, but try to keep those kids front and centre so they have time to grieve the loss of their old family unit and start to understand that there will be a new one that’s being formed.” Dr Racheal Sharman, PhD If you have any questions, comments or would like to find out more about my work in the world, head to <a href="https://dashboard.whooshkaa.com/d04670aa/episodes/500189/theseparationfix.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">theseparationfix.com</a> or follow me on instagram <a href="https://dashboard.whooshkaa.com/d04670aa/episodes/500189/instagram.com/the.separation.fix" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/the.separation.fix</a>

The Separation Talk - How to tell your children about your separation and divorce with Dr Rachael Sharman, PhD