Turning Distress into Durability: Dr. Lisa Damour on Teen Anxiety | Dealing With Feelings

Are you a teen feeling overwhelmed by school pressures, social media, or the next big test? Or a parent worried about your child’s anxiety in a world of school shootings and nonstop digital input? Join Dr. Marc Brackett on Dealing with Feelings as he welcomes Dr. Lisa Damour—New York Times bestselling author of The Emotional Lives of Teenagers—for a deeply honest conversation about what today’s kids (and their families) are really facing. Topics we cover include: -Realities of Teen Anxiety: How constant school shooting headlines amplify fear -Healthy Coping: Simple self-talk, savoring positive emotions, and strategies for guilt-free rest -Parenting Pitfalls: Balancing empathy with high expectations—without shutting down kids’ feelings -Shifting Perspective: Why “uncomfortable” isn’t always “unmanageable” -Looking Ahead: Creating a more compassionate society through better emotional education Dr. Damour also shares her personal journey—studying under Anna Freud’s legacy, working on Disney Pixar’s Inside Out 2, being the co-host of Ask Lisa podcast and offering clinical insights on how to manage fear in an uncertain world. Whether you’re a teen, a parent, or an educator, this conversation is packed with actionable steps to handle the highs and lows of everyday life. Leave us a comment on your biggest takeaway, and subscribe for more discussions that bring emotional intelligence and mental health to the forefront. Dr. Lisa Damour: Website: https://drlisadamour.com/ The Emotional Lives Of Teenagers: https://drlisadamour.com/books/the-em... 🔗 Connect with Dr. Marc Brackett: Follow Dr. Brackett on social media for additional insights, behind-the-scenes content, and updates: -Instagram:   / marc.brackett   -Twitter:   / marcbrackett   -Facebook:   / drmarcbrackett   -LinkedIn:   / drmarcbrackett   -Website: https://marcbrackett.com Let's embark on this journey of emotional growth and resilience together! #DealingWithFeelings #EmotionRegulation #EmotionalIntelligence #EvidenceBasedStrategies #GuestInterviews #drmarkbrackett A special thank you to the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence for supporting this webcast. I also want to thank Oji Life Lab for their generous support: https://ojilifelab.com. Oji Life Lab is the leader in mastery-centered learning for the workplace. To develop your skills in leadership, emotional intelligence and more, visit oji life lab dot com or click the link in the description of this video and use the promo code DEALINGWITHFEELINGS to save 25%.