Meet Dr. Wood
Hello, it’s Dr. Katrina Wood. I’m a clinical psychologist in Los Angeles and the owner of CozyChildren.com
I’m also the writer and the “voice” of the Cozy Children audio CDs for young people. Yes, that’s a British accent — I was born there.
I work as director of Wilshire Valley Therapy Centers in Southern California. We help many children, teenagers and their families. I write a blog about mental health and psychotherapy, often touching on young people’s issues and “the inner child” who continues on into adulthood.
Why “relaxation” CDs for children? I believe that developing the ability to relax promotes healing and soothing on a deep level. Kids have stress, too — just think about those monsters under the bed and that upcoming trip to the dentist.
In making these audio recordings, I also wanted to help kids expand and explore their creative imaginations. Not every image from a story has to be electronically spoon-fed to children. They can make their own! The power of a story well told — by an adult to a child — sometimes is forgotten in our media-saturated times.
Want to hear more about “inner children” and the power of soothing and relaxation? Please tune in to my weekly psychotherapy talk show “The Resurrection of Love” on BlogTalk Radio.
My latest self-help book, “That’s Not Love! This Is” is now available on Amazon.com.
