Articles by Gretchen Fischer Felopulos, PhD
Gretchen Fischer Felopulos, Ph.D. is a staff psychologist in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and the Sports Psychology Program at Massachusetts General Hospital. She worked as a school psychologist and coordinator of learning services for an area private school for several years, and continues to specialize in neuropsychological and psychological evaluations and consultation on issues related to learning, executive function skills, social-emotional functioning, and school service plans. As the Education & Training Coordinator for the MGH Center for Gun Violence Prevention, Dr. Felopulos is invested in training students and hospital staff on gun violence prevention in clinical care, as well as community outreach and education on firearm safety.
Coping With Gun Violence, Together, feat. Gretchen Felopulos, PhD (Shrinking It Down)
June 15, 2023
Coping With Gun Violence, Together, feat. Gretchen Felopulos, PhD (Shrinking It Down)
With increasing gun violence and constant media coverage, many kids are scared to go to concerts, to malls, to school. Tune in below, or search for “Shrinking It Down” wherever you get your podcasts. Many adults are feeling the same – coping with gun violence can be paralyzing. Today, special guest Gretchen Felopulos, PhD, the […]
How To Talk With Kids About Gun Violence
April 23, 2021
How To Talk With Kids About Gun Violence
Recent mass shootings that have made national news headlines are a frightening reminder to us all of this “new normal.” Beyond those that have made national headlines, there are many more incidence of gun violence – sometimes more than one a day – for which the trauma is felt only locally. Listen to Dr. Felopulos […]
Today’s “Brady Bunch”
November 22, 2016
Today’s “Brady Bunch”
If you’re old enough to have watched The Brady Bunch as a kid—or have seen re-runs more recently—you know that this was not a reality show about a blended family. Not only does Mrs. Brady have a full-time maid (Alice) despite being a stay-at-home mom, but the biggest stressors in the household consisted of dealing […]
Making The Most Of Your Parent-Teacher Conference
September 23, 2014
Making The Most Of Your Parent-Teacher Conference
Yep, it’s hard to believe that it’s that time of year again. Though it seems as if the school year has just started, you’ll soon receive an email or a notice from your child’s teacher asking you to sign up for the fall parent-teacher conferences. Some parents look forward to this meeting, feeling confident that […]
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