Welcome BACK to How Are You Arriving. This episode marks the third episode of the four-part series on the resiliency factor. Joining me this week is Kristen Mullen, who is here to talk about resilience. She is a school psychologist who specializes in serving students struggling with trauma and emotional regulation. Kristen has been in this field for more than 20 years and possesses a remarkable calm, as well as expertise that I believe lends a great deal of peace to all the families she works with. Tune in to find out more! 

In this episode… 

• Facing challenges personally vs. professionally 

• Deep breaths 

• Making a plan

• Talking to people 

• The power of information 

• Make lemonade out of lemons 

• Being proud of yourself 

Quotes

“When you are faced with a challenge it is important to first try and take a deep breath, then try to figure out your plans, who you are gonna see, talk to as many people as you can, and really try and make a plan.” - Kristen Mullen 

“When your child is in pain you want to take their place in a heartbeat.” - Kristen Mullen 

“Strength is in reflecting and repairing.” - Cristina Young 

“We don’t really grow and change in a comfortable setting. We need to be uncomfortable.” - Kristen Mullen

Timestamps: 

0:00 - 2:30 | Intro 

2:30 - 7:35 | Challenges professionally vs. personally 

7:35 - 10:35 | The power of information  

10:35 - 13:10 | Gathering your people 

13:10 - 16:00 | BIG feelings 

16:00 - 17:25 | Being proud of yourself 

17:25 - 20:05 | Changing from challenges 

20:05 - 21:55 | Parenting choices 

21:55 - 24:50 | The children Kristen works with 

24:50 - 29:00 | Is resilience learned? 

29:00 - 33:00 | Teaching resilience to kids 

33:00 - 37:05 | Resilience within yourself 

37:05 - 38:15 | Imagining the worst-case scenario 

38:15 - 40:00 | Building time in for reflection 

40:00 - 43:25 | Empty nest 

43:25 - 47:00 | Stop and reflect  

47:00 - 50:05 | A truth or lesson about resilience