Dr. Luke unpacks a number of concepts around the neuroscience of anxiety. We dive into understanding how the brain functions around fear and anxiety.

Guest:
Chad Luke holds a Ph.D. in counselor education from the University of Tennessee, and teaches at St. Bonaventure in Saint Bonaventure, NY. Dr. Luke is also a licensed professional counselor and an approved clinical supervisor, whose writing has appeared in the International Journal for Education and Vocational Guidance and the Journal of Counseling and Development. He has authored more than 20 journal articles, book chapters, and books. He is a member of the American Counseling Association and the Tennessee Association for Counselor Education and Supervision.

To learn more about Dr. Wilkinson, please visit:
https://www.sbu.edu/academics/faculty/luke-chad
https://drchadluke.com/

Please note the time stamps for podcast content:
3:30 - Idea - Culture of Childhood & Adolescence
6:30 - Idea - A Culture of Fear
8:50 - Concepts - Anxiety vs. Fear
11:40 - Concepts - Brain Functioning for Anxiety vs. Fear
16:00 - Concepts - Understanding the Fear Response
21:10 - Concepts - Retraining the Brain for Anxious Responses
27:00 - Concepts - Relationship of Thoughts and Emotions
32:00 - Concepts - The Importance of Play
32:00 - Research - The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Children - Yogman et al. (2018)
35:30 - Strategy - Familiarity with Nervous System
42:00 - Strategy - Slowing Down to Build Emotional Awareness
43:55 - Strategy - Shifting Into Neutral
49:10 - Research - Activities and Programs That Improve Children’s Executive Functions - Diamond (2012)
58:30 - Adult Strategy - Seek Authentic Connections
73:00 - Adult Strategy - Seek Finding a New Connection
78:30 - Personal Strategy - Act Don't Think!

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