Episode 56: Stress, Anxiety & Building Resilience
Episode Description
In this episode of Don’t Waste the Chaos, Kerri Roberts sits down with Karen Brooks, a seasoned LCS and advocate with over 20 years of experience working with at-risk teens and families. Together, they dive deep into the nuances of stress and anxiety, exploring how these challenges affect both teens and parents. Karen shares her expert insights on the impact of societal changes like technology and remote work, practical strategies for managing stress, and how open communication can build resilience.
Tune in to Hear:
-The key differences between stress and anxiety and how they manifest in the mind and body
-The interplay between parental stress and teen anxiety
-Practical stress management tips
-How to foster open communication and create a home or work environment that reduces stress and builds resilience
Resources mentioned:
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Books referenced [in Kerri’s Amazon store]: Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson https://amzn.to/4gHMZ9y
Connect with Karen and Guided Growth Teen Coaching https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-brooks-guidedgrowth/
And don't forget the DARE Method for managing anxiety:
D - Diffuse
A - Allow
R - Run Toward
E - Engage
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