The Focused Mindset Podcast

Start the free Solution-Focused 3-day training here: https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/leadwithhopechallenge Today, we are talking to Louise Hajjar Diamond, who gives us guidance about how to help kids thrive in their tween and early teen years when they are in middle school. Louise Hajjar Diamond has been a school counselor since 1990 in Florida. She earned a master's degree in Counseling and Human Systems and a bachelor's in Psychology from Florida State University. She counsels students, parents, faculty members, and administrators on issues of student adjustment, mental health, and motivational behavior. She has also served as the exceptional student education coordinator for her students.

Her experience in school counseling, child development, and education has led her to write dozens of articles for parenting and professional publications for over twenty years. She is the author of the parenting book Creating the Balance: Parenting Through the Middle School Years

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You want to have meaningful conversations with the people you love, but too many times, life gets in the way, and opportunities are missed. This is why I created the three-day conversation navigation challenge, and you can now join for free with this link. This is one step you can take to start new conversation habits. I will discuss each day in the next three episodes and why they are so impactful. I will be your guide to get the most out of your communication. As a bonus, you will grow stronger yourself. ALSO, you will get a 50% discount code for my Conversation Navigation Bundle that will give you both audio and video training and two courses and my book 30 Days to Higher Hopes sent to you.

TEDx: How to Lead with Hope: Solution Focused Conversation Navigation https://youtu.be/Am3ZoF53BS0?si=UpkdtqARLUcnPXaT

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Patreon Tip Jar: Your generous support helps me create more free resources and keep this podcast going strong. Thank you. https://thefocusedmindset.ck.page/products/tips-4-cher

Start the free Solution-Focused 3-day training here: https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/leadwithhopechallenge.

You want to have meaningful conversations with the people you love, but too many times, life gets in the way, and opportunities are missed. This is why I created the three-day conversation navigation challenge, and you can now join for free with this link. This is one step you can take to start new conversation habits. I will discuss each day in the next three episodes and why they are so impactful. I will be your guide to get the most out of your communication. As a bonus, you will grow stronger yourself. ALSO, you will get a 50% discount code for my Conversation Navigation Bundle that will give you both audio and video training and two courses and my book 30 Days to Higher Hopes just for participating in the challenge.

TEDx: How to Lead with Hope: Solution-Focused Conversation Navigation: https://youtu.be/Am3ZoF53BS0?si=avhmxOglpCBLtjZ8

Start the free Solution-Focused 3-day training here:

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Thank you for listening. Feel free to share this episode. Until next time, Keep in touch, and take care.

Start the free Solution-Focused 3-day training here: https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/leadwithhopechallenge

You want to have meaningful conversations with the people you love, but too many times, life gets in the way, and opportunities are missed. This is why I created the three-day conversation navigation challenge, and you can now join for free with this link. This is one step you can take to start new conversation habits. I will discuss each day in the next three episodes and why they are so impactful. I will be your guide to get the most out of your communication. As a bonus, you will grow stronger yourself. ALSO, you will get a 50% discount code for my Conversation Navigation Bundle that will give you both audio and video training and two courses and my book 30 Days to Higher Hopes just for bing a part of the challenge.

TEDx: How to Lead with Hope: Solution Focused Conversation Navigation: https://youtu.be/Am3ZoF53BS0?si=avhmxOglpCBLtjZ8

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Today I will help you avoid solving the wrong problem. This can happen if we are in a hurry to move to a solution. To be helpful in a conversation we must slow down enough to truly hear what is happening and that takes next-level listening. It's a balance to ensure you understand the real problem without getting stuck in problem talk. Let's talk about how you can do just that.

When you join my three-day conversation challenge, you will have practical skills that will help you develop a hope-focused mindset. Don't miss out on this opportunity! https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/leadwithhopechallenge

Why is Cher so passionate about helping others have good conversations? Find out by listening to the TEDx Lead with Hope: Solution Focused Conversation Navigation

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Take the Lead with Hope 3-day challenge free today. Based on the lessons found in Cher's TEDx How to Lead with Hope: Solution Focused Communication Navigation: https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/

Watch the TEDx How to Lead with Hope here: https://youtu.be/Am3ZoF53BS0?si=bEnpCrdjuL2GmJSM

In this episode, we will talk about how to live our dash in life and lead both ourselves and others with a high level of hope. I will share about how this has changed my life and we will explore how it will also change yours. Action cultivates hope!

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In this week's episode, you get to listen in to a webinar that I spoke at for Dr. Linda Metcalf and her group of solution-focused counselors at Solution Focused Schools Unlimited. It was part of her monthly free webinars that teach solution-focused skills to mental health professionals and educators. I share insight that you can use today in your family life and move toward your best hope this week.

I had the honor of sharing a message of hope at TEDx Ocala and it is live on YouTube right now.

How to Lead with Hope: Solution Focused Conversation Navigation

Blog: www.thefocusedmindset.com/blog-by-cher

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Start the free Solution-Focused 3-day training here: https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/leadwithhopechallenge

You want to have meaningful conversations with the people you love, but too many times, life gets in the way, and opportunities are missed. This is why I created the three-day conversation navigation challenge, and you can now join for free with this link. ALSO, you will get a 50% discount code for my Conversation Navigation Bundle that will give you both audio and video training and two courses and my book 30 Days to Higher Hopes sent to you.

TEDx: How to Lead with Hope: Solution Focused Conversation Navigation https://youtu.be/Am3ZoF53BS0?si=ZaflEtnhsdjgJ2oN

Instagram: Cher Kretz The Focused Mindset Podcast https://www.instagram.com/cherkretz_thefocusedmindset/

TikTok: @Cher Kretz The Focused Mindset

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Patreon Tip Jar: Your generous support helps me create more free resources and keep this podcast going strong. Thank you. https://thefocusedmindset.ck.page/products/tips-4-cher

Find out more about Dr. Sarah Kirk's Yoga 4 Classrooms at https://yoga4classrooms.com/.

Enjoy this second part of my conversation with Dr. Kirk and hear part one jump over to episode 191. You won't want to miss it. In this episode, we discuss how movement helps us all, and how it helps kids in the classrooms and we end with a discussion about hope and perseverance in life.

Join Cher Kretz's How to Lead with Hope 3-Day Challenge where you learn how to implement the skills she talked about in her TEDx Talk How to Lead with Hope: Solution-Focused Conversation Navigation. It is free and a wonderful way to start the next season of your life. https://thefocusedmindset.ck.page/cda3d258b2

Watch the TEDX https://youtu.be/Am3ZoF53BS0?si=u6RrNRPhfyzYz0h7

Cher Kretz brings 20+ years of experience right to you with solution-focused products and coaching services.

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Is Solution Focused Coaching with Cher right for you? Book a free discovery call today at Cher Kretz Discovery Call Access

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MTSS is the acronym for Multi Tiered Levels of Support and to explain this best practice I invited Dr. Sarah Kirk. She is a school counselor and ASCA trainer who explains MTSS so clearly, as well as shares so much more about the best way to help kids grow and ensure their needs are met. It's all about focusing on what counts as well as what is needed and it works for families and companies as well. Let's talk about it in this informative episode.

Learn more about Dr. Sarah Kirk on Instagram at Counselor_Kirk or head over to https://yoga4classrooms.com/ to learn more about her company.

Tune in next week when we dive into the wonderful world of mindfulness and yoga with Dr. Kirk in part 2 of our conversation.

Have you watched the TEDx talk by Cher Kretz How to Lead with Hope: Solution-focused Conversation Navigation? If not how about watching it right now? https://youtu.be/Am3ZoF53BS0?si=56N7zYGoOzTwmcY9

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Let's get right to the point...

My TEDx talk: How to Lead with Hope: Solution-Focused Conversation Navigation is now live on YouTube and ready for you to view! Listen by clicking this link: https://youtu.be/Am3ZoF53BS0?si=of8EPIEZkSy-6ik_

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I hope that this message will help your holiday gatherings be calm and peaceful. I hope that you can make connections with new and old friends and loved ones in a new way using solution-focused strategies to navigate your conversation.

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