This week, I am joined by psychotherapist and performance coach, Tara Miller. Tara brings together over a decade of experience in clinical practice and trauma therapy for all ages with the neuroscience of advanced level Self Regulation Therapy training, to write, speak, present, and coach on nervous system strategies for resilience.

In this episode, we discuss resilience, navigating grief and loss, and the role of the nervous system. Tara shares her personal journey and the importance of being present. We talk about regulating the nervous system, differentiating reality from social media, and finding joy outside of work.

Chapters

0:11:04 Baseline Trauma and Nervous System Regulation during the Pandemic

0:14:47 Teaching People to Manage Overwhelm and Find Balance

0:16:39 Recognizing the Importance of Emotional State

0:19:09 Teachers with Growth Mindset and Openness to Change

0:23:11 Using Imagination and Sensory Awareness to Help Kids Regulate

0:28:59 Recovery and Management in Life and Education

0:31:50 Modeling and Teaching Emotional Regulation in the Classroom

0:36:39 Social Media's Impact on Kids and Engagement in Life

0:40:16 Creating Engaging and Meaningful Experiences in Real Life

0:46:08 Finding Joy in Nature: Birdwatching and Connecting with the Environment

0:49:22 Grounding Yourself in Nature for Improved Attention and Well-being

0:54:27 Reflecting on the Importance of Grounding and Presence

Links Mentioned:

Reading: Hagitude

Watching: Ted Lasso - really shows us the best that we can bring to relationships

Follow Tara on Instagram: @TaraShrink

LinkedIn: Tara Miller

On the web: braincoach.co

Tara’s Attention Method - Find joy in nature and connect with the details of the environment. Notice how grounding and instantly regulating it is.

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Credits:

Music: “Goodnight, Shapeshifter” by MusicForNothing, used under Creative Commons BY-ND 3.0.

Audio Editing & Production: Tim Belmont (@tbelmontedu)

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