{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F323c5b7b-9ace-44d5-9875-0ffc9e43ef5a","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Turning Stress Into Strength: Teaching Kids Coping Skills, Not Labels \u2014 with Richard Tierney","description":"On Inner Peace, Better Health (host: Shreya), Richard Tierney challenges how we talk about children\u2019s mental health. He argues that feelings aren\u2019t diagnoses and outlines a practical, family-led routine to help kids experience and trust their innate responses\u2014fight, flight, freeze, and acceptance. We discuss how early experiences echo into adulthood, how to build resilience at home, and why simple daily practices can shift a child from fear to agency. This is a direct, no-fluff conversation for parents, educators, and caregivers seeking grounded tools to support healthy, confident kids. Discover Tierney\u2019s letter-writing and imagination exercises, the role of boundaries, and how to nurture safety and voice\u2014without overcomplicating the process. Guest: Richard Tierney.\nAbout the Guest\nRichard Tierney is a trauma-focused guide and author of How to Live Stress and Anxiety Free 24 Hours a Day. He promotes simple, home-based practices for families to help children normalize emotions, build coping skills, and strengthen resilience. He shares ideas via podcasts and social platforms rather than a traditional practice model.\nKey Takeaways:\n\n\nEmotions are not disorders; kids need language and permission to feel and express them safely at home and in school.\n\n\nReframe \u201cfight, flight, freeze, acceptance\u201d as instinctive options; practice each daily so children learn which responses feel safe and effective.\n\n\nFamily routine: 1 hour in the evening (four 15-minute blocks) to journal, move/hide (flight), imagine a safe place (freeze), and practice acceptance/gratitude.\n\n\nLetter method: write to \u201cGod\u201d (or one\u2019s higher wisdom), then reply with the non-dominant hand to access subconscious reassurance and perspective.\n\n\nBoundaries matter: teach children it\u2019s acceptable to say \u201cI\u2019m not okay with this,\u201d even to adults, without fear of punishment.\n\n\nNormalize mood variety: anxiety is one of many feelings; help children try different states (curiosity, joy, calm) rather than over-identifying with one label.\n\n\nKeep attention in the present: reduce the pull of past hurts by building daily safety, connection, sleep, and simple rituals.\n\n\nParents model the work\u2014share your own safe places, letters, and boundaries so kids see skills in action.\n\n\nConnect with the Guest\n\n\nFacebook / LinkedIn: \u201cTierney Therapy\u201d\n\n\nEmail: information@traumarecoveryanonymous.com\n\n\nBook: How to Live Stress and Anxiety Free 24 Hours a Day (ebook and print on major platforms)\n\n\n\nWant to be a guest on Inner Peace, Better Health? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch\n\n\nDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\n\n\nDisclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.\nHealth Information Disclaimer:The statement \u201call these vaccines that are killing people and medications are killing people\u201d reflects the guest\u2019s personal opinion and is presented for context only. Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122 and the host do not endorse or promote this claim. This episode does not provide medical advice and should not be used to make decisions about vaccines or medications. For evidence-based guidance, consult licensed clinicians and official public-health sources. Portions of this segment may be edited or captioned with context to comply with YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn policies.\n\u00a0\n\u00a0\nHealthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it\u2019s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty\u2014storyteller, sur","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/9ff941b2-c1de-4621-8434-9d436107732d/ogy0os5qcgc.jpg"}