Empowering my kid from self-doubt to self-worth
Dr. Julia Garcia
TEDx Speaker & Doctor of Psychology
- Part 1How can we find hope & healing for the next generation?
- Part 2 Empowering my kid from self-doubt to self-worth
Show Notes
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00:02Empowering kids to overcome self doubt and build self worth through competence and practiceThe merits of awarding students based on achievements vs. handing out participation trophies.
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05:27Supporting children through mental health struggles, prioritizing communication and community supportThe importance of prioritizing support pillars, such as a faith community or guidance counselor, to normalize and socialize the struggle.
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08:49Supporting children's emotional well being through community connectionsThe importance of parents being seen and heard, and offers advice on how to seek support.
Quotes
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"Create channels of communication that meet children where they're at." - Dr. Julia Garcia
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"Allow children the agency to have some problem-solving skills." Dr. Julia Garcia
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"Make sure you have a lot of support pillars in place, or as many as you can find." - Dr. Julia Garcia
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“So many educators are doing everything they can and they're caring; so much of what students are struggling with, they are there for them, they are showing up, they are listening.” - Dr. Julia Garcia
- Part 1How can we find hope & healing for the next generation?
- Part 2 Empowering my kid from self-doubt to self-worth
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Part 1How can we find hope & healing for the next generation?
Speaker and Doctor of Philosophy, Dr. Julia Garcia, delves into how we can find hope and healing for the next generation. In this episode, Dr Julia centers the conversation around the challenges of managing mental health in the digital age, emphasizing the need for open communication, self-awareness, and responsible social media use. Dr Julia also shares her perspective on the impact of digital communities on parental mental health, the negative effects of social media on young people, and the importance of teaching children to use social media responsibly, touching on the challenges of raising children in a digital world and the need for open conversations about the content they consume.
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Part 2Empowering my kid from self-doubt to self-worth
Speaker and Doctor of Philosophy, Dr. Julia Garcia, delves into empowering kids from self-doubt to self-worth. In this episode, Dr Julia centers the conversation around the growing issue of self-doubt among children in the digital age, with three key indicators of low self-worth identified: struggling alone, not wanting to be a burden, and feeling unworthy of help. She emphasizes the importance of instilling confidence and self-worth in children through competence, values, and community support, highlighting the need for empathy and understanding in navigating these challenges.
