Bestselling Author Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein Interviews Julia Cook on Resilience and Self-Esteem

Wilmington, NC—In today's fast-paced and often daunting world, children, particularly girls, face unprecedented challenges including body image issues, psychological stress, school shootings, climate change, and cyberbullying. Amid these pressures, traditional support systems involving parents, grandparents, and educators are struggling to keep up. This gap calls for innovative approaches to support mental health and resilience in the youth of today.

Resilience and self-esteem are crucial for mental well-being. Resilience is the ability to recover from setbacks and adapt to change, while self-esteem involves the internal perception of one's worth and abilities. Both are essential for children to confidently approach tasks, take risks in learning, and engage socially without the fear of judgment.

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, an acclaimed psychologist and filmmaker, recently interviewed award-winning children's book author Julia Cook on her Resilience and Self Esteem Podcast. Julia Cook, known for her insightful children's books, has been featured in prominent publications like Parent's Magazine and The Huffington Post, and on major news networks such as CNN's HLN News.

Born in Salt Lake City, Julia's journey into teaching began with skiing lessons for children, eventually leading her to earn a Master's degree in Elementary School Counseling. As a school counselor, she used children's books to enhance her lessons, weaving psychological stresses into her stories to help children navigate their emotions and challenges.

Dr. Holstein praised Cook's unique approach: "Julia goes beyond just stories for kids. She understands the psychological stresses that kids are under and weaves those stresses into her books in ways that help the children find the courage to go beyond their own moods and disappointments." Dr. Holstein emphasized the importance of compassionate authors like Julia Cook and Judy Blume, who have historically helped children confront and overcome the struggles of growing up.

In addition to the podcast, Dr. Holstein has released a new series of selfie films aimed at enhancing self-esteem and resilience in young girls. The series, available on Vimeo and the Roku channel "The Enchanted Self Presents," includes seven films that cover a range of topics from falling in love to dealing with school lockdowns.

Dr. Holstein's work aims to bring together parents, teachers, and media to address the growing anxiety and despair among youth. Her efforts include bestselling books, self-esteem workbooks, award-winning films, podcasts, and stage plays, all designed to help children develop life skills, recognize their talents, and build resilience.

Dr. Holstein's new podcast series and selfie films are part of her broader mission to use positive psychology to support the mental health of young people. The podcast series and films can be accessed on Dr. Holstein's primary website at http://www.enchantedself.com.

Dr. Holstein's dedication to enhancing the mental health of young people through innovative and engaging media forms is not only timely but crucial in today's challenging environment. By highlighting the works of authors like Julia Cook and providing resources through her films and podcasts, Dr. Holstein continues to make significant strides in supporting the resilience and self-esteem of today's youth.