S3, Ep1 - In this episode of Equilibrium Echoes, host Alyssa Decker speaks with Michelle Blais, an expert on anxiety in children and founder of the Raising Resilience Program. They discuss the intertwined nature of anxiety and resilience in children, exploring how anxiety manifests differently in kids compared to adults, the importance of building resilience, and practical strategies for parents to help their children navigate anxiety. The conversation emphasizes the significance of modeling resilience, recognizing stress patterns, and creating a supportive environment for children to learn from failures. In this conversation, Michelle Blais discusses the importance of embracing the learning process for children, emphasizing that mistakes are growth opportunities. She highlights the significance of understanding anxiety in children and how parents can support their kids through small, intentional changes in language and behavior. Michelle shares practical tips for parents to model resilience and emotional regulation, fostering a supportive environment for their children's development.

BIO

Michelle Blais is a passionate elementary school teacher with over 17 years of experience working with children from grades 1-5. Drawing on her background in psychology, her mission is to instill confidence and resilience in children by helping them develop a growth mindset. A self-proclaimed “recovering perfectionist”, she has used the very strategies that she teaches her students to completely transform her own mindset and regulate her nervous system. Michelle now dedicates herself to empowering parents with these proven techniques, believing that parents play the most crucial role in fostering sustainable, long-term mindset changes in their children.

Self-Regulation Video Toolbox

This fun, step-by-step video toolbox offers a variety of calming, regulating strategies for your child to choose from when they are feeling anxious or nervous. Watch the video together with your child as a part of your daily routine so that they can integrate the strategies.

Link:

https://www.misschellemindset.com/selfregvideo