Trauma-informed mental health advice for parents.
You have felt the exhaustion of the overwhelm of the last few years. And you have witnessed the devastating toll it has taken on all of us, especially our kids and teens. We need to do something to change the tide. Here is my doctoral capstone project proposal. I recorded it for you immediately following […]
Welcome to “Anxiety… I’m So Done With You!” with me, Dr. Jodi. This podcast series accompanies my book for teens and young adults grappling with anxiety and depression. Together, the book and podcast are a complete guide to (1) ditch the toxic stress in your life and (2) hone the skills to hardwire your brain
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A growth mindset means your teenagers know their power to change and develop themselves. A fixed mindset is a belief that one’s abilities are innate and unchangeable and that success or failure is a reflection of those abilities. It makes you feel powerless. Unfortunately, comparison culture trains people to look for and find their deficits, faults,
In the last few weeks as the nights lengthen here in the Northern Hemisphere, the burnout from the covid-19 pandemic is worse than ever. It actually feels like a blanket of darkness has descended over us and our “hungry ghost” in us – that part of us who is spiraling in desperation for relief –
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What is this whole “mental resilience” thing? Do you need it? Do you have it? How do you know you have it? And, perhaps most importantly: Can you cultivate it? If so, how do you do that? Let’s start with why we need resilience. We see so many people suffering daily; friends, family, and strangers
Back-to-school 2020 is a hot topic that has caused a great debate and division on every online platform. This passion is incised because we care so deeply about our children’s mental and physical wellbeing.
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