24. Connecting & Collaborating with Teens w/ Elite Athlete and Youth Therapist Sara Davidson

Season #1

In this episode, I speak with Sara Davidson, a registered psychotherapist, former pro soccer player, and ex-high school teacher.

In this episode we talk about how her experience as an elite athlete has been a pivotal tool and common ground in working with, coaching, and, most importantly, connecting to the adolescents she works with.

Instagram: @confervor Website: www.saradavidson.ca

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At a Glance

3:55: How to help your teen when they are in pain without falling into common traps

12:26: How she engages teens

14:00: Traps as a therapist and finding the golden nugget 

17:00: The growth mindset, ‘failures’, self compassion, and incremental change

30:25: Challenging thoughts, limiting beliefs, and reasons to change 

34:02: Concrete action steps to take after the episode

 

 

ABOUT THIS PODCAST

In the DECODE Project Podcast, sleep physician and psychiatrist Dr. Cara Ooi uncovers the insights, strategies, and tools that make the biggest difference in doing hard things and bringing about difficult change, starting with sleep and going from there.  Dr. Ooi created the DECODE Insomnia Clinic, a virtual clinic in Ontario, Canada that provides chronic insomnia treatment with the DECODE Insomnia Program and OHIP-covered consultation. 

Music by Micheal Lerner  

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The content of this podcast provides general information and is not intended to replace medical advice from a qualified healthcare provider.  The provided content should not be relied upon for medical diagnosis or management.  Please direct questions or concerns to your physician and/or qualified health care provider.

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