410: “Are we just labeling our child?” (Educational Therapy Series)

About this episode

Rachel Kapp and Stephanie Pitts discuss the stigma surrounding seeking support for learners and reframe the conversation to emphasize proactive help.

Rachel Kapp, M.Ed., BCET, and Stephanie Pitts, M.Ed., BCET explore a common concern they hear from parents: the fear that seeking support for their learner will lead to stigma—within their family, cultural community, or even in how their child sees themselves. They unpack why these fears are so prevalent and why they make complete sense, especially for families navigating cultural messages around achievement, privacy, and struggle. They also reframe the conversation to demonstrate that getting help is not a sign that something is “wrong,” but that it can be viewed as a proactive step toward giving learners the tools they need to thrive. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/learnsmarterpodcast   How to connect with us: Join our e-mail list Rachel’s Kapp Educational Therapy Group website Steph’s My Ed Therapist website @learnsmarterpodcast , @kappedtherapy , @myedtherapist  

People in this episode

Hosts: Rachel Kapp, Stephanie Pitts

Topics covered

• educational therapy
• stigma
• support for learners
• cultural messages
• proactive steps
• parenting concerns

Keywords

• educational therapy
• stigma
• support
• cultural messages
• parenting
• achievement
• privacy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rachel’s Kapp Educational Therapy Group, Steph’s My Ed Therapist, Learn Smarter Podcast

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