Building Emotional Resilience: A Conversation with Alice Kearney
Episode Overview
Alice Kearney, an art therapist and mental health counselor, discusses the importance of emotional resilience in managing alcohol habits The Bounce Box, designed by Alice, introduces children to emotional resilience concepts in a fun and engaging way Mollie and Alice emphasize the need to address underlying emotions and thoughts that drive drinking habits The conversation encourages listeners to seek help in addressing their mental health state while working on changing their drinking habits The episode highlights the importance of fostering a peaceful relationship with alcohol and embracing emotional resilience
We all fall down. It's how we bounce that counts.
How often do we find ourselves reaching for a drink when life's pressures become too much? In this thought-provoking episode of 'The Alcohol Minimalist Podcast', host Molly Watts sits down with Alice Kearney, an art therapist and mental health counselor, to tackle the critical topic of emotional resilience. Alice, one of Molly's students, shares her insights on how a lack of emotional resilience often leads people to use alcohol as a coping mechanism.
The conversation doesn't stop there; they delve into the importance of teaching children emotional resilience and fostering a healthy relationship with alcohol from a young age. Alice introduces 'The Bounce Box', a creative tool designed to help parents instill emotional resilience in their kids through fun and engaging activities. Throughout the episode, Molly and Alice emphasize the significance of addressing the underlying emotions that drive drinking habits.
They offer practical advice and resources for anyone looking to build emotional strength and transform their relationship with alcohol. Whether you're a parent seeking to guide your children or someone looking to understand your own coping mechanisms better, this episode provides valuable insights and actionable steps.