73. Parenting Anxious Kids & Teens w/ Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, Psychologist, Author, Broadcaster

Today’s guest, Psychologist and renowned media commentator Dr Michael-Carr Gregg hasn’t seen anything like the rates of anxiety in children and teens in decades of clinical practice. Despite the incredible challenge of anxiety for young people and their families, he assures parents that it is treatable; and that parents play an important role in the process. In this conversation Michael explains anxiety just as he would to a family in his clinic, and shares the steps that work to help anxious young people develop the understanding and tools that work to wind anxiety back. It takes time, but is absolutely possible. He also explains the most powerful predictor of childhood wellbeing and the four tasks critical to healthy child wellbeing and development: Friendship, connecting with school, taking healthy risks and establishing an island of competence, and beginning to separate from their family of origin.We talk about school refusal, reassurance, graduated exposure, social media, how anxiety is a logic free zone and much more.Michael Carr-GreggTwitterScratch a Happy Adult, Find a Socially Connected ChildhoodA 32-Year Longitudinal Study of Child and Adolescent Pathways to Well-Being in Adulthoodhttps://brave4you.psy.uq.edu.au/https://moodgym.com.au/Thanks for listening to this episode of “Well, hello anxiety with Dr Jodi Richardson.”Jodi is an anxiety and well-being speaker, educator, and bestselling author. Learn more: https://drjodirichardson.com.Order Jodi’s book, “Anxious Mums: How mums can turn their anxiety into strength”: https://drjodirichardson.com/product/anxious-mums/ or https://amzn.to/2YtA3ks.Order Jodi’s book, coauthored with Michael Grose, “Anxious Kids: How children can turn their anxiety into resilience”: https://drjodirichardson.com/books/#order or https://amzn.to/3Bzxn3v.Connect with Jodi on LinkedInFollow Jodi on InstagramLike Jodi’s Facebook pageThe information provided on this Podcast is for general educational purposes only, and is to be used at your sole risk. We are not liable for any reliance on this information, and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. We recommend you seek a medical or healthcare professional if you are seeking advice, diagnosis or treatment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.