On January 19, Amy Morin returned to GPS discussing her latest book "13 Things Mentally Strong Kids Do".
Adults can struggle with how to best help their children balance everything: homework, extracurricular activities, chores, friendship drama and family. Too often, young people try to look in control, while they may feel unhappy, anxious and insecure on the inside.
Psychotherapist Amy Morin shared tools to develop healthy habits and the mental strength to overcome life’s toughest challenges. She provided a guide to help young people think, feel and act stronger than ever.
Amy Morin never disappoints. She has an important message that is meaningful for young people and adults alike. Morin has a gift for communicating insights and inspiration. She leaves her audience with takeaways that can make all the difference in the world.
Morin is editor-in-chief at Verywell Mind, psychology lecturer at Northeastern University and a bestselling author. Her books include “13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do”, “13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don’t Do” and “13 Things Strong Kids Do.”
Josh Chambers, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources hosted the event and shared the following takeaway:
"Amy Morin shared the tools to help our students' stay flexible, positive and empowered. I appreciated her suggestion to teach children to treat themselves with kindness -to talk to themselves the way they would talk to a good friend. 'What would you say to a friend in a similar situation?' As parents we need to model calm, optimism and stay present in our child's life. We can teach habits of emotional strength and resilience."
Resources
Amy Morin's web site: https://amymorinlcsw.com/
Amy's Verywell Mind Podcast: https://www.verywellmind.com/the-verywell-mind-podcast-5113058
Take 5 videos from Amy's GPS visit on January 29, 2020
GPS Take 5 for Adults: Amy Morin on Raising Mentally Strong Kids https://youtu.be/KI7qndi61sQ
GPS Take 5 - Teen Talk: Am Morin on Be Resilient, Build Your Mental Muscle https://youtu.be/T3aI6AeFEX0
Audio: James Altucher Show: 13 Things Strong Kids Do (BUT really for Adults) with Amy Morin
Video: 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do.
Video: Forbes: Are You 'Mentally Strong'?
Video: 13 Things Mentally Strong People Avoid.
Video: TEDx Talks: The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong | Amy Morin | TEDxOcala .
Video: Good Day: Being a Mentally Strong Parent.
