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.

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/

(0:00) Introduction to Authentic Living with Roxanne and guest Clint Adams (4:50) Discussion on mental health issues among young people and the effect of childhood trauma (9:32) Insights on the power of positive interactions, resilience, and managing intense situations (16:04) Strategies for managing anger, breaking negative thought patterns, and proactive mental health care (25:20) The impact of external motivation, relationships, and the importance of self-education (30:23) Coping mechanisms for mental health and the need for self-analysis (34:58) The importance of acknowledging problems, focusing on the future and learning from others (36:13) How to connect with Clint Adams and get a copy of his book (37:41) Communicating about mental health with children and taking small steps for change (38:38) Introduction to Roxanne's 4 week life relationship coaching program (38:57) Outro and where to connect with Roxanne for more information