What are the unique difficulties facing Gen-Z today - and how do we meet them where they’re at and offer a helping hand? Meet Hayley Caddes and Colin McDonald of Not Therapy Coaching, former “troubled teens” who both went through wilderness therapy programs, attended therapeutic boarding schools, and, ultimately, have been where a lot of Gen-Z teens now find themselves. Together, Andrew, Hayley, and Colin shed light on the fears and roadblocks impacting Gen-Z today and some best practices for guiding and encouraging them through the tumultuous years of growing up. With great compassion and insight, this conversation is a beacon for parents and caregivers raising today’s youth.

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Andrew Taylor Website: Octagonmentoring.com

Not Therapy Website: https://www.nottherapy.me/

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Today, Andrew welcomes developmental psychologist Sarah McMillan to discuss “mattering”. Don’t worry, this isn’t some fancy quantum mechanics term - it’s actually a simple concept that has been around for centuries: ‘Mattering is about how we treat ourselves and how we treat each other.’ This may seem like common sense for most of us but as research is showing, young people today are more isolated than ever and their lack of communal interaction is deeply affecting their sense of worth, value, and identity - essentially the idea that they “matter”. This is a profoundly eye-opening conversation and we recommend bookmarking for future replays.

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Andrew Taylor Website: Octagonmentoring.com

Contact Sarah McMillan: sarah@mcmillaneducation.com

Books Mentioned:

Never Enough by Jennifer B. Wallace: https://www.jenniferbwallace.com/about-never-enough

The Mattering Movement: https://www.thematteringmovement.com/

The Psychology of Mattering by Gordon Flett: https://a.co/d/84SuB8o

The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt: https://a.co/d/93GNsVA

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Today, Andrew is joined by Autism expert Dr. Andrew Rubin. Dr. Rubin, who earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois Institute of Technology, is the founder of the International Society for Autism (ISAresearch.org) and the CEO of New Directions for Young Adults. In this conversation, Andrew and Dr. Rubin explore his dedicated work with individuals on the Autism Spectrum and the impactful ways his nonprofit empowers young adults to gain independence, build fulfilling careers, and develop meaningful relationships.

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Andrew Taylor Website: Octagonmentoring.com

More about Dr. Andrew Rubin: https://ndfya.com/staff/andrew-s-rubin-ph-d/

New Directions for Young Adults: https://ndfya.com/

International Society for Autism: https://internationalsocietyforautism.org/

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