Understanding and Supporting our (Anxious) Youth with Dr. Kathryn Hecht

Show Summary: 

In this episode of Ed Soul, child and adolescent clinical psychologist, author, and professional bravery coach Dr. Kathryn Hecht shares about anxiety data in the classroom and what it means for educators and school leaders. Dr. Hecht discusses how adults can take the first step by creating brave, confidence-building opportunities for students and modeling calm, steady regulation that kids can “borrow.” Dr. Hecht also shares student-facing strategies that build bravery and confidence over time, reframing anxiety as something we can work with rather than simply eliminate.  

Resources and ideas from this episode: 

• Be Brave Activity Book — Kathryn F Hecht PhD, LP 
• The Be Brave Activity Book: 100 Exposure-Based Challenges That DARE Kids to Boss Back Their Worry and Anxiety Once and for All: Hecht, Kathryn F.: 9781683736905: Amazon.com: Books 
• TEDx Talk: Brave Parenting — Kathryn F Hecht PhD, LP 
• Kathryn F Hecht PhD, LP 
• Raising Good Humans - Podcast - Apple Podcasts 
• Anxiety In The Classroom | School Anxiety | Free Resources 

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