#1035 - Adolescent Anxiety With Dr Jodie Lowinger

Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families - A podcast by Dr Justin Coulson

Dr Jodie Lowinger is recognised as one of the world’s leading anxiety, mindset, and resilience experts. Jodie was a guest speaker in the groundbreaking Breaking Point Digital Conference and today we share a snapshot from her session on 'Girls and Mental Health'. In this episode: Sydney Anxiety Clinic - Psychologists Author of The Mind Strength Method: Four steps to curb anxiety, conquer worry and build resilience The prevalence of anxiety among adolescent girls Anxiety is part of our human condition Gender and anxiety Multidimensional factors contributing to adolescent anxiety: Biological (hormones, genetic predisposition) Environmental (social, psychological, technology/social media, FOMO, life experiences) Parents as therapists? Emotional intelligence Empowering parents with skills and tools to build emotional literacy The need for consistent language Parents, educators, therapists, child - getting on the same page! The power of relationship Parents want to fix things Undermining a child's capacity to build resilience . Related links:  Enough: Overcoming Anxiety, Perfectionism, & Self Loathing Riding the Waves [The Course] A Grown Up's Guide to Worry Stacking (and how to help kids kick it!) #168 Emotional Intelligence with Marc Brackett . Brand new Happy Families membership is NOW OPEN and on sale for 3 days! Find us on Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to the Happy Families newsletterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.