Guest/Host

Dr. Jed Applerouth, Founder, Applerouth Tutoring | www.applerouth.com

Cyndy McDonald, PPA/MA, The College Counselor's Coach | www.cyndymcdonald.com

"Best talk. Ever."

"This is an amazing presentation.

I have my list of folks with whom to share these tools."

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Cyndy and Jed shared their personal experiences with work and academic stress, and discussed the impact of technology and social media on teenage mental health. They also explored the concept of a growth mindset and the importance of self-regulation skills in managing stress and anxiety. Lastly, they discussed strategies for helping students transition from high school to college, and the role of counselors in supporting this process.

Show Notes

Jed covered a LOT of ground in our conversation about anxiety. He mentioned several excellent resources to use to build your knowledge about managing stress and anxiety.

Start with Fundamentals

Mindsight, Dr. Dan Siegal: https://drdansiegel.com/book/mindsight-the-new-science-of-personal-information/

Chatter, Ethan Kross: https://www.ethankross.com/chatter/

Waking up app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/waking-up-meditation-wisdom/id1307736395

Tapping Technique: https://www.calm.com/blog/tapping-technique

Dig Deeper

Interested in learning more about the neuroscience and other research. Check out these resources mentioned by Dr. Jed Applerouth.

• Primate's Memoir: https://www.amazon.com/Primates-Memoir-Neuroscientists-Unconventional-Baboons/dp/0743202414
• Dr. Dan Siegel: https://drdansiegel.com/books/
• Sherry Turkle: https://www.amazon.com/Alone-Together-Expect-Technology-Other/dp/0465031463
• Jean Twenge: https://www.jeantwenge.com/
• Carol Dweck: https://www.ted.com/speakers/carol_dweck
• Marty Seligman: https://www.amazon.com/Learned-Optimism-Change-Your-Mind-ebook/dp/B005DB6S7K/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1504551489&sr=1-1&keywords=learned+optimism+by+martin+seligman
• Sian Beilock: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/choke-sian-beilock/1102041290
• Temple Grandin: https://www.templegrandin.com/

Conversation Take Aways

1. Counselors can teach students self-regulation techniques such as breathing exercises, journaling, and positive self-talk.

2. Parents should have open conversations with their children about stress management and share personal experiences.

3. Teach students to explore different stress-reduction methods to find what works best for them individually.

4. Educators should reframe academic struggles as part of the learning process rather than indicators of failure.

5. Counselors should continue to encourage students to maintain social connections and engage in physical activities to manage stress.

6. Encourage parents to practice allowing their children to experience setbacks and learn from failures without intervening.