Doctor Jodi

Jodi Aman, Doctor of Social Work, is a psychotherapist, author, and speaker. Using her unique and varied training, rooted ethics, and 28 years of experience as a trauma-informed psychotherapist, Dr. Jodi guides sensitive souls in releasing what they don't want, strengthening their emotional bandwidth, and creating a happy, purposeful life. With her videos, courses, TedxWilmington talk, and award-winning books, she's supported over two million people.

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A Robust Teacher Self-Care Plan When You’re Burned-Out & Tired

Teachers face immense stress and burnout, mainly due to the overwhelming mental health challenges of students in today’s world. You probably engage in an intense self-care plan, and may still feel overwhelmed. Your efforts are admirable and it’s not your fault that it’s not working. Burnout is not a failure of self-care but rather a […]

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How to Prevent Passing Your Emotional Baggage to Your Children or Students

For conscious teachers and parents, learning to prevent passing your emotional baggage to your kiddos is a huge concern. Especially in today’s day and age when we are all too aware of our emotional baggage. As parents and teachers, we want the best for our children and students: happiness, success, and emotional well-being. We also

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Tips for Teachers: How to Respond When Students Disclose Mental Health Problems

When a student discloses mental health problems to a teacher, it’s important for the teacher to respond with sensitivity, support, and appropriate action. The way teachers handle these conversations can significantly impact the student’s well-being and willingness to seek help. Tips for Teachers for When Students Disclose Mental Health Problems 1. Create a Safe and

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How to Know When It’s Time to Seek Professional Mental Health Care?

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in the demands of life, pushing through stress, anxiety, or sadness without really stopping to think about our mental health. However, our mental well-being is just as important as our physical health, and knowing when to seek professional mental health care is crucial to maintaining

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Let Go of Perfectionism and Have the Best School Year Yet!

Letting go of perfectionism in school can be challenging, but it’s essential for your well-being and academic success. Perfectionism often leads to stress, burnout, and anxiety, making it difficult to enjoy learning and perform to the best of your abilities. Here are some strategies to help you let go of perfectionism: Letting Go of Perfectionism

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Joy-Expanding & Anxiety-Reducing Lessons from Inside Out 2

Thanks for watching Joy-Expanding & Anxiety-Reducing Lessons from Inside Out 2. You’ll get a therapist and a young adult’s take on how to interpret the movie Inside Out 2 in ways that can help you feel better. We talk about how thoughts and experiences turn into beliefs and how you can make a difference in

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Breaking Bad Habits Using a Growth Mindset

Thanks for watching Breaking Bad Habits Using a Growth Mindset. In this video, Dr. Jodi interviews Jared and his mom about growing up as a Gen Z-er. Jared was smart and skated through high school, but he found that, in college, that didn’t work. He didn’t know how to study or put effort into working

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Analysis Paralysis: Prevent Overthinking from Sabotaging Your Decision-Making

Analysis paralysis is a state of mind that affects many people. When faced with a task, problem, or decision, the mind begins to overthink solutions, emotionally paralyzing a person from picking and executing an action plan. Often, doubt, hesitation, and procrastination come forward during this immobilizing paralysis. Emotions and the block to momentum and motivation

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