Back-To-School Balance: Healthy Habits to Calm Teen Anxiety - Jamie Roberts

Back-to-School Anxiety in Teens: How to Reframe It and Support a Calm, Confident Start

Why do some students feel anxious—even panicked—just before school starts? In this episode, Jill Stowell is joined by licensed therapist Jamie Roberts to explore what’s really going on in the brain during times of transition, and how to help teens move from overwhelm to resilience.

You’ll learn:
✅ What the fresh start effect is and how it can backfire
✅ Signs of back-to-school anxiety that parents often miss
✅ Tools and mindset shifts to help teens feel safe, grounded, and confident

Jamie shares practical mindfulness techniques from her book Mindfulness for Teen Anxiety, explains the neuroscience behind stress, and offers compassionate strategies to help students emotionally prepare for the school year.

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Jamie Roberts
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📕 Mindfulness for Teen Anxiety – A compassionate, practical guide to helping teens manage stress and overwhelm
https://www.amazon.com/Mindfulness-Te...

Jamie Roberts on the LD Expert Podcast
▶️ Teen Anxiety -    • Teen Anxiety - Jamie Roberts - Episode #54  

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