Empowering 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.
About the speaker

Dr. Julia Garcia

TEDx Speaker & Doctor of Psychology

- TEDx Speaker & Doctor of Psychology

Dr. Julia Garcia is a Speaker and Doctor of Philosophy

Show Notes

  • 00:02
    Empowering kids to overcome self doubt and build self worth through competence and practice
    The merits of awarding students based on achievements vs. handing out participation trophies.
  • 05:27
    Supporting children through mental health struggles, prioritizing communication and community support
    The importance of prioritizing support pillars, such as a faith community or guidance counselor, to normalize and socialize the struggle.
  • 08:49
    Supporting children's emotional well being through community connections
    The importance of parents being seen and heard, and offers advice on how to seek support.

Quotes

  • "Create channels of communication that meet children where they're at." - Dr. Julia Garcia

  • "Allow children the agency to have some problem-solving skills." Dr. Julia Garcia

  • "Make sure you have a lot of support pillars in place, or as many as you can find." - Dr. Julia Garcia

  • “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

About the speaker

Dr. Julia Garcia

TEDx Speaker & Doctor of Psychology

- TEDx Speaker & Doctor of Psychology

Dr. Julia Garcia is a Speaker and Doctor of Philosophy

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