Stress-Busting Strategies for Kids: An Interview with Katie Hurley
In this week’s episode I talk to child and adolescent psychotherapist, Katie Hurley about her brand new book ‘The Stress-Buster Workbook for Kids’ which I have absolutely loved reading and learning from. Stress and anxiety isn’t something just adults experience, children do too, so the earlier we can educate them on useful coping skills and techniques, the better! In this episode we discuss the following: The importance of fresh and engaging ideas to reel in kids The different types of stress - good stress, toxic stress, mini stress Our window of tolerance, our emotions always go up and down everyday How picturing someone's grandma can help children understand how to be kind The ‘Take 5’ grounding technique Mindfulness and multitasking What is a dream disc? And how does it help kids at night? The truth behind creative brains having trouble at night time How to set boundaries No is a complete sentence How the pandemic made us lose our boundaries How Katie rests and recharges About The Guest: Katie Hurley, LCSW Katie Hurley, LCSW, is a child and adolescent psychotherapist and the author of five books, including her award winning No More Mean Girls and her latest release, The Stress-Buster Workbook for Kids. Website - www.practicalkatie.com Twitter - @katiefhurley Instagram - @katiefhurley And remember, don’t forget about yourself, take a few minutes for you and have a little fun!