Stop Finding Your Why

There’s a reason the same explanation keeps showing up in every staff meeting, every training, every conversation about struggling students.It feels good.Problem is- It wasn’t built on evidence.Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs became one of the most widely accepted frameworks in educa ...  Show more

You said yes… then suddenly it was your job.At some point in your career, something changed.You stopped being the person students came to see and started being the person students got sent to.Behavior referrals. Classroom removals. Crisis containment. The emotional labor nobody e ...  Show more

In this Put It into Practice episode, I'm giving an overview of Jonathan Haidt's article "The Teen Mental Illness Epidemic is International, Part 1: The Anglosphere", 

In this episode I explore the transformative power of positive self-talk and its impact on mental health and emotional well-being. I dive into the nuances of nurturing a positive inner dialogue while cautioning against the pitfalls of toxic positivity.

In the latest episode, I welcome back Aaron Potratz and Nathan Hawkins from the Shrink Think Podcast for a deeper exploration into the world of Attachment Styles and their influence on parenting. We dive into the intricate nature of attachment styles, shedding light ...

<span style="font-weight: 400;">In this week's Put It into Practice episode I'm sharing how social media affects our mental health. And I'm also discussing what to do when we find ourselves dealing with anxiety and depression due to being on social media.</span>

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