Episode 111: Dr. Chinwe Williams- The Pressure to be 'Perfect' Among Kids and Teens

06/12/2022 51 min
Episode 111: Dr. Chinwe Williams- The Pressure to be 'Perfect' Among Kids and Teens

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Dr. Chinwé Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), the founder and owner of Meaningful Solutions Counseling & Consulting, and an Executive Coach. She also recently co-authored the book, "Seen: Healing Despair and Anxiety in Kids and Teens Through the Power of Connection." Dr. Williams’ clinical expertise lies in the areas of stress/anxiety management, trauma recovery, the intersection of faith and mental health, and youth and women’s wellness.In today’s conversation, we talk about the current mental health crisis among kids and adolescents; the prevalence of anxiety and despair. We also discuss the impacts of social media and the pressure among kids and teens to be ‘perfect.’ Thankfully, Dr. Williams also shares how she remains hopeful amidst her clinical work and research. She also tells us about and encourages us with the antidote to despair, the power of connection. She explains how and why feeling seen and known heals us and how it can heal and help today’s youth.

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