31 | Managing School Stress and Social Anxiety with Amanda Lo MSW, APSW, LCSW DSPS

Join our community! WWP Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our WWP Facebook group⁠⁠⁠  In this episode,Laurie Groh and therapistAmanda Lo discuss school stress, social anxiety, and imposter syndrome. She explains that stress is a physical or mental response to external events or stimuli, and it can be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term). Amanda provides tips for managing stress, including prioritizing diet, sleep, and physical activity, engaging in fun activities, journaling and self-reflection, and practicing mindfulness. She also addresses social anxiety and suggests strategies such as role-playing, positive self-talk, and initiating conversations. Lastly, Amanda discusses imposter syndrome and offers advice on celebrating successes, practicing self-compassion, and letting go of perfectionism. She encourages individuals to seek support from a mental health therapist if they experience negative self-talk, difficulty enjoying life, physical symptoms, or challenges in meeting basic needs. Takeaways Stress is a physical or mental response to external events or stimuli, and it can be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term). To manage stress, prioritize diet, sleep, and physical activity, engage in fun activities, journal and reflect on emotions, practice mindfulness, and build a supportive community. Social anxiety can be managed by validating emotions, being kind to oneself, challenging negative thoughts, using positive affirmations, and initiating conversations. Imposter syndrome is common among high-achieving individuals who feel they don't deserve their achievements. Overcoming imposter syndrome involves celebrating successes, accepting positive affirmations, cultivating self-compassion, and letting go of perfectionism. Seek support from a mental health therapist if experiencing negative self-talk, difficulty enjoying life, physical symptoms, or challenges in meeting basic needs. Find out more information about Amanda Lo andShoreside Therapies Book an online therapy appointment and get into therapy within a week!⁠ Shoreside Therapies⁠ offers compassionate, client-focused counseling for individuals, couples, and families. With expertise in mood disorders, life transitions, grief, trauma, and maternal mental health, their dedicated therapists provide a safe space to support your journey toward meaningful change and personal growth. 2025 Play Therapy Conference Play is the center of a child’s universe—bring it to the center of your practice! The unmatched power of Play Therapy—the most trusted approach for helping children heal and thrive - the secret ingredient for trauma work for kids!