Creating Resilience in Times of Crisis and Uncertainty with Clint Adams
In this episode, Roxanne and Clint Adams delve into the pressing issue of mental health among youth and the impact of childhood trauma. They discuss the power of positive interactions, resilience, and how to manage intense situations. They provide strategies for managing anger, breaking negative thought patterns, and proactive mental health care. They also touch on the importance of self-education, acknowledging problems, and learning from others. The conversation ends with a focus on communicating about mental health with children, and Roxanne's 4-week life relationship coaching program.
Key Points
- Clint Adams discusses his journey from being interested in forensic psychology to becoming a rehabilitation counselor, then working with the police on developing programs for officer safety and community engagement, and ultimately focusing on school program development to enhance resilience in children and teachers.
- Understanding how the brain responds to stress, trauma, and habitual thinking can help individuals develop resilience by redirecting their focus from negative to positive pathways, utilizing the prefrontal cortex for problem-solving and future planning.
- For those struggling with mental health, acknowledging the need for change and taking even small steps toward focusing on desired outcomes can initiate the shift from a state of fear or anger to one of solution-oriented thinking and personal growth.
Quote: “When people change the focus on where they want to get to, what they want to do, things work for them.” Clint Adams
As we keep plodding along through the pandemic some have been more negatively affected by it than others but make no mistake…it has touched pretty much everyone in one way or another. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Resiliency Expert, Clint Adams to talk about how we can all find the motivation to create our own resilience.
Clint is a former Victorian police officer who studied psychology and later, Rehabilitation Counselling. His police, counselling, injury management, senior HR roles and working with asylum seekers have made him develop insights into the psychology and social interactions of individuals in trying conditions. He has developed various behavioural and leadership programs to help people deal with various issues from PTSD to bullying and harassment.
Authentic Touch Points:
Clint’s journey from cop to counsellor. 1:45
Teaching resilience during crisis. 9:30
Why we need to learn resilience in adolescence. 17:00
Finding your motivation to be mindful. 25:00
Guidance for anyone struggling. 30:30
Clint is a keynote speaker on Suicide Prevention and Diversity and runs programs on mental health and wellbeing for corporate organisations and organisations for teens. He is the author of a book called Lighting the Blue Flame, which is also aimed at suicide prevention and developing resilience in both children and adults. Blue Flame Projects is a consultancy firm which helps organisations, and individuals improve their mental health, increase their leadership and enhance their teamwork.
With many of us working from home and feeling the pressure of the pandemic, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about creating a healthier mindset.
I have created a new live coaching program to help you Create Healthier and More Authentic Relationships in your life. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to book a complementary call with me.
Thank you,
Roxanne
Links:
Clint’s website: http://blueflameprojects.com.au/
Clint’s book: https://www.amazon.ca/Lighting-Blue-Flame-Clint-Adams-ebook/dp/B084X8V35M.
Roxanne’s LinkedIn profile:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannederhodge/
Roxanne’s email: [email protected]
Chat with Roxanne: https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/
Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/
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