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Overpowering Emotions Podcast: Helping Children and Teens Manage Big FeelsAuthor: Dr. Caroline Buzanko
Welcome to Overpowering Emotions with Dr. Caroline Buzanko, the podcast that empowers you to help children and teens master anxiety and other overwhelming emotions and boost their resilience. Driven by a passion to help children and teens become masters over their anxiety and other overwhelming emotions, Dr. Caroline is here to guide you on a journey of strengthening courage and resilience. In each episode, she dives into insightful conversations, practical strategies, and expert interviews to equip you with the tools and knowledge you need to help children and teens navigate their big feelings and develop emotional mastery. This podcast is your go-to resource. It's time to strengthen our collective ability to empower the younger generation. A focus on developing skills for long-term well-being is at the heart of each podcast episode. About Dr. CarolineDr. Caroline is a psychologist, mother, public speaker, and the Yoda of anxiety. With over 25 years of experience, she has dedicated her career to supporting children, teens, and their families in enhancing their lives by strengthening confidence and resilience. Her expertise is also sought after by professionals and educators looking for effective training and approaches to optimally support the children they work with. As an Assistant Professor at Athabasca University, Dr. Caroline expertly integrates evidence-based research with practical, actionable strategies. This unique approach ensures that her teachings are grounded in scientific evidence while remaining accessible and applicable to everyday situations. Through this blend of theory and practice, Dr. Caroline empowers her audience to apply these insights effectively in both clinical settings and daily interactions, significantly enhancing the outcomes for children and teens. Language: en Genres: Education, Health & Fitness, Mental Health Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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185. How can we help kids overcome the “I can’t” mentality?
Monday, 14 April, 2025
Today on Overpowering Emotions, Dr. Caroline speaks with Kevin Elworth, a father of five, entrepreneur, and resilience advocate, to explore how determination and mindset shape family life and personal growth. Kevin shares his journey from fostering to adoption, navigating financial and emotional challenges, and raising kids to be independent thinkers. Discover actionable strategies to help kids overcome “I can’t” mentalities, foster creativity, and redefine failure as learning opportunities. Tune in to get practical advice and inspiring stories to help guide children toward resilience and confidence.Homework IdeasBan “I Don’t Know” and “I Can’t”: Challenge yourself and kids to replace these phrases with action-oriented alternatives like “I need to research” or “How can I make this possible?”Create “Boredom Time”: Dedicate at least one afternoon per week as a no-screens, unstructured time for kids to explore their creativity.Support Goal-Setting: Help kids identify one goal they’re passionate about. Work with them to create a step-by-step plan to achieve it, teaching them to view setbacks as opportunities.Redefine Mistakes: With kids, write down recent “mistakes” and discuss what was learned from each one. Focus on the growth that came from the experience.Identify Strengths: Encourage kids to identify what they’re naturally good at and explore how they can use these strengths in creative or entrepreneurial ways.About KevinKevin Elworth is a renowned speaker who delights in making the complex simple with his storytelling style, he’s a fan of audiences everywhere who leave challenged, encouraged, and motivated in their pursuit of what comes next. His forthcoming book, Breaking the I Can’t Cycle, is sure to compel you toward your own determination and drive to accomplish more.Get in touch:FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=759787935Website: https://www.kevinelworth.live/Want to learn more about helping kids strengthen their emotion regulation skills and problem-solving brains while boosting their confidence, independence, and resilience? Check out my many training opportunities! https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/upcoming-events/
