Developing meaningful relationships can be challenging, especially with those that are closest to you. With a solution-focused mindset, you can break free from what is limiting you, and build connections that will last. This is the podcast that helps you achieve your highest hopes and learn solution-focused communication skills. Get tips on how to help your children break free from limiting beliefs and grow into the best version of themself. Take on a new approach to growth with the author o ...
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Avoiding Common Communication Pitfalls (episode 215)
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In this episode of the Focused Mindset podcast, Cher reflects on her journey in counseling and the importance of effective communication. She shares personal anecdotes about her experiences with conversations that didn't work and the lessons learned from them. Cher emphasizes the significance of listening, understanding, and fostering hope in conve…
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How Are You Telling Your Story? Focusing on Hope. Episode 214
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Start your free Solution-Focused 3-day training here: https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/leadwithhopechallenge You want to have meaningful conversations, but relationships are complicated, and opportunities are missed. This is why I created the three-day conversation navigation challenge, and you can now join for free with this link. ALSO, you will …
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They Complain. They are Angry. How Can You Help? Episode 213
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Start your free Solution-Focused 3-day training here: https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/leadwithhopechallenge Fresh Start Coaching with Cher go to https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/products/p/relationship-with-others-hpwa9 In this episode, Cher Kretz explores the essential quality of caring, especial when your in the middle of a challenging convers…
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How to Quiet Fear Talk and Hear Hope (episode 212)
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Fear and hope are both present within us, and it's important to acknowledge and accept them. Fear can cause anxiety and panic attacks, but we can learn to overcome it. Visualizing outcomes that you truly want and focusing on what is true can help combat fear. Breathing exercises and celebrating small wins are effective tools in managing fear. Choos…
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Dr. Linda Metcalf's TEDx: Is There a Link Between School Violence and Teacher Bullying? Behind the Scene (episode 211)
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Dr. Linda Medcalf discusses the issue of teacher bullying and its correlation with school violence. She emphasizes the importance of teachers treating students with compassion and understanding, and offers a solution-focused approach to address challenging behaviors. The approach involves seeing beyond negative behaviors and looking for strengths a…
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Dr. Linda Metcalf: Strong Minds, Safe Schools (episode 210)
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Sign up for the Solution Focused Schools Conference https://solutionfocusedschool.com/conference-24 In this episode, we take a moment to share all the facts about the upcoming conference that you can be a part of! Dr. Linda Metcalf is teaching, and her trainings are incredible. Don't hesitate to get your ticket so you can join me. Start your free S…
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Start your free Solution-Focused 3-day training here: https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/leadwithhopechallenge In this episode of the Focused Mindset podcast, host Cher Kretz reflects on her experience at the ASCA National School Conference and shares her insights on standing up for others. She emphasizes the importance of being an advocate for stud…
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Start your free Solution-Focused 3-day training here: https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/leadwithhopechallenge in episode 208, Cher reflects on the importance of spending quality time with loved ones and having meaningful conversations. She shares a game her family played where they discussed the advice they would give their younger selves. This exe…
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Managing The Conversation In Our Mind (episode 207)
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In this podcast episode, Cher Kretz discusses the importance of recognizing and managing fear and hope in our lives. She introduces her book '30 Days to Higher Hopes' and emphasizes the need to raise our level of hope to be better at conversations and communication. Cher shares that fear and hope both exist within us and we have a choice in which v…
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Russ Sabella: Solution Focused School Counseling, The Missing Manual and AI in Education ep 206
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In this episode, you get to listen in on a conversation Cher Kretz had with Russ Sabella, an author, school counselor, and college professor, about the solution-focused approach. Russ shares how he got into solution-focused counseling and the impact it has had on his career. They discuss the importance of focusing on strengths, resources, and oppor…
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Too Much Too Soon: How Overstimulation From the Internet Can Harm (episode 205)
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Start your free Solution-Focused 3-day training here: https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/leadwithhopechallenge In this episode, we explore the reasons that stress and anxiety are linked to social media and the overuse of entertainment online. You want to have meaningful conversations, but relationships are complicated, and opportunities are missed. …
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Dr. Heather Browne: Facing Fear and Speaking with the Heart Episode 204
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Start your free Solution-Focused 3-day training here: https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/leadwithhopechallenge In this conversation, Cher Kretz interviews Dr. Heather Browne, author of Speaking with the Heart. They discuss the importance of authentic communication and compassion in relationships. Dr. Browne shares her personal journey of growing up …
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Meet Sarah Hainsworth and Sarah Gonzolez, Authors of Help! My Teen Didn't Come With A Manual! Episode 203
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Listen in as we have a conversation exploring the development of the teenage brain and how it affects decision-making and impulse control. The frontal lobe, responsible for reasoning and judgment, is not fully developed during adolescence, leading to impulsive behavior. The speakers emphasize the importance of understanding and providing grace to t…
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Toxic Positivity and the Solutions Focused Approach Episode 202
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Level up your conversation skills with Cher's free 3-day training here: https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/leadwithhopechallenge In this episode of the Focused Mindset podcast, Cher Kretz discusses the concept of toxic positivity and how it can affect our emotions and conversations. Toxic positivity is the rejection of negative emotions and the cons…
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Solution Focused Trifecta by Joseph R George: Embracing a Solution-Focused Mindset Episode 201
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Start your free solution-focused 3-day training here: https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/leadwithhopechallenge Joe George discusses his new book, 'Solution Focused Trifecta,' a hands-on guide to implementing solution-focused practice. In presentations and resources, he emphasizes the importance of focusing on the why, what, and how. Joe shares his j…
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40 Epic Conversations with Communication Experts (episode 200)
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Have you been able to watch my TEDx? Check it out here: https://youtu.be/Am3ZoF53BS0?si=HlvxDrM0vQG8OJZi For free training over three days, join the Lead Conversations With Hope 3-Day Challenge. https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/leadwithhopechallenge Now to the episode! We are celebrating episode 200 with a peek behind the scenes of all 40 amazing …
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Louise Hajjar Diamond on Creating the Balance: Parenting Through the Middle School Years (Episode 199)
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Start the free Solution-Focused 3-day training here: https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/leadwithhopechallenge Today, we are talking to Louise Hajjar Diamond, who gives us guidance about how to help kids thrive in their tween and early teen years when they are in middle school. Louise Hajjar Diamond has been a school counselor since 1990 in Florida. …
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Lead Conversations With Hope Part 3 (episode 198)
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Start the free Solution-Focused 3-day training here: https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/leadwithhopechallenge You want to have meaningful conversations with the people you love, but too many times, life gets in the way, and opportunities are missed. This is why I created the three-day conversation navigation challenge, and you can now join for free …
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Lead Conversations With Hope Part 2 (episode 197)
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Start the free Solution-Focused 3-day training here: https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/leadwithhopechallenge. You want to have meaningful conversations with the people you love, but too many times, life gets in the way, and opportunities are missed. This is why I created the three-day conversation navigation challenge, and you can now join for free…
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Lead Conversations With Hope: Part 1 Breakdown of the TEDx Inspired Three-Day Challenge
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Start the free Solution-Focused 3-day training here: https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/leadwithhopechallenge You want to have meaningful conversations with the people you love, but too many times, life gets in the way, and opportunities are missed. This is why I created the three-day conversation navigation challenge, and you can now join for free …
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What is The Real Problem? Next Level Listening (Ep 195)
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Lead With Hope Conversation Navigation 3-Day Challenge is FREE: https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/leadwithhopechallenge Today I will help you avoid solving the wrong problem. This can happen if we are in a hurry to move to a solution. To be helpful in a conversation we must slow down enough to truly hear what is happening and that takes next-level …
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What Do You Expect? How to Live a Hope-Centered Life (episode 194)
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Take the Lead with Hope 3-day challenge free today. Based on the lessons found in Cher's TEDx How to Lead with Hope: Solution Focused Communication Navigation: https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/ Watch the TEDx How to Lead with Hope here: https://youtu.be/Am3ZoF53BS0?si=bEnpCrdjuL2GmJSM In this episode, we will talk about how to live our dash in lif…
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How Solution Focused Conversation can Fight Hopelessness: Training from Solution Focused Schools Unlimited (episode 193)
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Join the transformative Lead with Hope 3-Day Challenge RIGHT HERE: https://thefocusedmindset.ck.page/cda3d258b2 In this week's episode, you get to listen in to a webinar that I spoke at for Dr. Linda Metcalf and her group of solution-focused counselors at Solution Focused Schools Unlimited. It was part of her monthly free webinars that teach soluti…
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Dr Sarah Kirk: How Mindfulness and Movement Keeps Them Learning, Yoga 4 Classrooms (ep 192)
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Find out more about Dr. Sarah Kirk's Yoga 4 Classrooms at https://yoga4classrooms.com/. Enjoy this second part of my conversation with Dr. Kirk and hear part one jump over to episode 191. You won't want to miss it. In this episode, we discuss how movement helps us all, and how it helps kids in the classrooms and we end with a discussion about hope …
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Dr. Sarah Kirk on MTSS: What is it and How Does It Help Kids Thrive?
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MTSS is the acronym for Multi Tiered Levels of Support and to explain this best practice I invited Dr. Sarah Kirk. She is a school counselor and ASCA trainer who explains MTSS so clearly, as well as shares so much more about the best way to help kids grow and ensure their needs are met. It's all about focusing on what counts as well as what is need…
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How To Lead With Hope For Better Conversations Right Now! TEDx announcement episode 190)
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Let's get right to the point... My TEDx talk: How to Lead with Hope: Solution-Focused Conversation Navigation is now live on YouTube and ready for you to view! Listen by clicking this link: https://youtu.be/Am3ZoF53BS0?si=of8EPIEZkSy-6ik_ You can get my HOPE NOTES newsletter Right HERE For more information on how to book me to talk at your next eve…
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TEDx Ocala Reflections, Recap, and What I Learned (episode 189)
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In this episode, Cher Kretz announces her upcoming TEDx talk and shares the unexpected lessons she learned throughout the process. She discusses the importance of humility, being teachable, and embracing the uncomfortable. Cher reflects on her TEDx talk experience and the support she received from her community. The episode concludes with a preview…
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Would you rather? How to Level Up to Solution Focused Communication (episode 188)
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Did you know that how you think about people matters. It affects how you discribe them and in the long run it affects how much posotive impact you are able to make with those you love. Learn how to change problem talk to solution talk in this episode. CLICK HERE for your 35 free conversation starters Blog: www.thefocusedmindset.com/blog-by-cher Ins…
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Dan Gentry: Finding Purpose and Breaking Generational Habits For a Third Power Life (episode 187)
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In this episode, we have a special guest, Dan Gentry, a TEDx speaker and performance coach from Ocala, Florida. Dan is the founder of Third Power Performance, https://thirdpowerlife.com/ a company dedicated to making the world a better place by helping individuals find their personal purpose. Dan begins by discussing his mission to help people take…
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How To Listen To Find Strengths (episode 186)
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Listening is a skill that many people feel like they have. However, very few actually listen in a way that focuses on the other person's strengths. This is a key solution-focused skill and the one we cover in this episode. CLICK HERE for your 35 free conversation starters Blog: www.thefocusedmindset.com/blog-by-cher Instagram: Cher The Focused Mind…
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Eliminate Bullying: How To Empower Kids To Solve The Problem with Michelle Myers and Stephanie Fletcher Part 3 (episode 185)
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Time to unpack exactly how to eliminate bullying using narrative therapy and the solution-focused approach to have 100% success in stopping bullying behaviors. Michelle and Stephanie share examples of how this works so well. CLICK HERE for your 35 free conversation starters Blog: www.thefocusedmindset.com/blog-by-cher Instagram: Cher The Focused Mi…
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Eliminate Bullying: Focus on the Problem Not The Person with Michelle Myers and Stephanie Fletcher Part 2 (episode 184)
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Start the free Solution-Focused 3-day training here: https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/leadwithhopechallenge Find out more about the unique bullying intervention taught by Stephanie Fletcher and Michelle Myers from www.eliminatebullying.com. CLICK HERE for your 35 free conversation starters Blog: www.thefocusedmindset.com/blog-by-cher Instagram: Ch…
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Eliminate Bullying with Michelle Myers and Stephanie Fletcher Part 1 (episode 183)
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Start the free Solution-Focused 3-day training here: https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/leadwithhopechallenge The Eliminate Bullying training I got with these two ladies was by far the most relevant and effective training I have ever had on bullying. I am so excited to welcome Michelle and Stephanie to our show to talk to us about this subject. This…
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How to Talk It Out When Your Stressed Out (episode 182)
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In this episode, we will talk about how to communicate well with every person in your family when times are busy or stressful. Nobody can avoid busy seasons. So, the way we communicate can make all the difference. Start the free Solution-Focused 3-day training here: https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/leadwithhopechallenge You want to have meaningful…
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Matt Cameron: Discover Solutions! (Episode 181)
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Start the free Solution-Focused 3-day training here: https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/leadwithhopechallenge In this episode, we welcome Matt Cameron, a solution-focused expert and teacher from New Zealand. Matt's expertise lies in guiding individuals toward effective communication that centers on solutions. This episode is packed with valuable ins…
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To Join my email and hope notes community free and to make sure you don't miss any of the details about my upcoming TEDx talk, CLICK LINK HERE You know that feeling when you're about to start something new, but instead of diving right in, you find yourself getting caught up in distractions? Maybe you think, "Oh, I just need to watch a few more YouT…
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Face Your Fear and Embrace Hope (episode 179)
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Would you like Cher's newesletter and hope notes? CLICK HERE Check out 30 Days To Higher Hopes on Amazon here Fear is a universal emotion that we all encounter at different points in our lives. In this episode, we explore a powerful approach to dealing with fear: facing it head-on. Instead of running from fear, what if we turned around to acknowled…
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Solution Focused Schools Unlimited Conference Time! Here is what you need to know (episode 178)
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This short episode tells you about Dr. Linda Metcalf's Solution Focused Schools Unlimited conference happening this month. Here is the website: https://solutionfocusedschool.com/conference/#:~:text=Solution%20Focused%20School%20Conference%20%7C%20July%2027%20%26%2028%2C%202023 I would love to see you there! CLICK HERE for your 35 free conversation …
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Change Problem Talk to Solution Talk in Your Next Conversation (Episode 177)
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In this episode, we revisit the content of Episode 154, which made a big impact on many people who use the solution-focused approach. We will explore how to change problem talk to solution talk in any conversation and improve communication by focusing on solutions rather than problems. Listen in as I share a story about a child struggling because s…
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Body Image and Weight: How To Talk To Kids with Four Solution-Focused Questions (episode 176)
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It's impossible to live up to society's norms regarding body image. In this episode, let's explore how to communicate with our kids about weight and health with a solution-focused mindset and caring sensitivity. CLICK HERE for Cher's newsletter and to get your 35 free conversation starters Blog: www.thefocusedmindset.com/blog-by-cher Instagram: Che…
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Finding Balance with Media and Gaming: Solution-Focused Steps for Busy Parents (episode 175)
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In today's episode, we will discuss practical and solution-focused tips to help you find balance with social media and gaming, not just for the summer but for the long term. With the increasing influence of digital platforms, it's crucial to maintain a healthy relationship with technology while enjoying other aspects of life. Let's dive into our ei…
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Capturing Kids Hearts: Before You Punish Part 2 (Episode 174)
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In this episode, we look at the Capturing Kids Hearts program and how it can help parents and caregivers in their interactions with children. Cher Kretz shares her experience with the program and discusses how its questions and skills can be used when children are off task or defiant. Key Takeaways The Capturing Kids Hearts program can help parents…
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Capturing Kids Hearts Four Powerful Questions Part 1 (episode 173)
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Cher begins the episode by discussing the importance of having a solution-focused mindset when another person is not acting appropriately. Instead of entering into a power struggle, you can use the same skills used by many teachers from Capturing Kids Hearts. By focusing on solutions rather than problems, individuals can approach decision-making wi…
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How To Stop Criticizing for Better Relationships (episode 172)
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Learn how to move from being problem-focused to solution-focused with a few minor changes in how you communicate! CLICK HERE for your 35 free conversation starters Blog: www.thefocusedmindset.com/blog-by-cher Instagram: Cher The Focused Mindset Is Solution-Focused Coaching with Cher right for you? Book a free discovery call today at Cher Kretz Disc…
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Moving Forward From Stress Using Solution-Focused Skills (episode 171)
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In this episode, our host Cher Kretz opens up and shares her personal experience with unexpected events that caused stress in her life. She then shares some tips on how to use solution-focused skills to move forward from stress. Mental Health Awareness Month dished out challenges! Cher shares her own experience of unexpected events that caused stre…
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Dr. Linda Metcalf from Solution Focused Schools Unlimited: Have Solution Focused Conversations With Kids (Episode 170)
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Start the free Solution-Focused 3-day training here: https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/leadwithhopechallenge In this episode, we have a special guest - Dr. Linda Metcalf, a therapist and solution-focused expert. Linda is also a best-selling author and the host of the podcast 'Solution-Focused Schools Unlimited.' She gives us insights into how to co…
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Dr. Dawn Mann Part 2: Higher Hope Equals Less Math Anxiety! New Ways to View Success (episode 169)
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TEDx: How to Lead with Hope: Solution Focused Conversation Navigation We are joined by a very special guest, Dr. Dawn Man, the founder and CEO of New Dawn Training, as we explore why hope is crucial in the lives of children. As a leader in the education space, Dawn has trained school counselors and educators across the United States on creating wel…
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Dr. Dawn Mann from New Dawn Training on How Hope Is The Key To Success Part 1 (Episode 168)
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Start the free Solution-Focused 3-day training here: https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/leadwithhopechallenge In this episode, we are joined by a very special guest, Dawn Man, the founder and CEO of New Dawn Training, as we explore why hope is crucial in the lives of children. As a leader in the education space, Dawn has trained school counselors an…
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Navigating Worry and Anxiety in Children: A Parent's Guide (episode 167)
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Welcome to this special replay of a recent parent training, where we explore the important topic of figuring out if your child is worried or anxious, and how to differentiate between the two. As the end of the school year approaches, many children are feeling extra pressure due to spring testing, making this an incredibly relevant topic for parents…
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When Goal Setting Becomes A Problem (Episode 166)
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In this episode, I'm talking about how setting goals can become a problem if it's all you live for. We'll examine why the journey should be emphasized instead of just the destination so that we can enjoy our lives and find true happiness. Tune-in now to learn how to work towards your goals without letting them take over your life as you take on a s…
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