Beliza Perez – How to Truly Connect with Your Kids
Beliza Perez is a child psychotherapist and the owner of My Oviedo Counselor, with over 15 years of experience specializing in child therapy, focusing on anger, anxiety, and giftedness in children ages 6-10. Drawing from her background in Brooklyn and personal experience of loss, she combines her clinical expertise with a passion for helping youth overcome negative environments, while serving as a qualified supervisor for aspiring therapists in Florida and providing holistic family counseling through her practice.
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Today, Beliza Perez brings both professional expertise and personal insight into strengthening family bonds through meaningful connection. Drawing from her own journey of loss and resilience, she shares powerful strategies for breaking destructive patterns and creating deeper relationships with our children.
The conversation explores why children often shut down during conversations and how tools like FamGabs can transform family dynamics through play-based connection. Beliza Perez reveals practical approaches to engaging children of all ages, from understanding the root causes of self-sabotage to creating moments of authentic connection that matter more than grand gestures, offering parents a new perspective on showing up for their families.
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Larry’s Takeaways
- Play fosters connection and safety in children.
- Meditation enhances resilience and calmness.
- Love and discipline must coexist in parenting.
What You’ll Learn
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:02:03 – Impact of Losing a Parent Early
00:03:25 – Becoming a Therapist: A Journey of Healing
00:05:08 – Understanding Human Behavior
00:07:11 – Fixed vs. Growth Mindset
00:09:39 – The Role of Self-Awareness in Change
00:12:43 – The Brain’s Role in Self-Sabotage
00:15:36 – Questions to Combat Self-Sabotage
00:18:06 – The Power of Stillness and Meditation
00:21:16 – Practical Meditation Tips
00:23:23 – Building Resilience Through Meditation
00:26:34 – Play-Based Interactions with Kids
00:30:49 – The Importance of Connection at Bedtime
00:35:47 – Engaging Teens and Building Connection
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