The Power of Growth Mindset for Anxiety: Insights from Therapist Ira Hayes

In this enlightening episode Zack welcomes back Ira Hayes, a licensed clinical social worker from New Jersey, to discuss the transformative power of the growth mindset. Ira has an incredible passion for the transformative power of growth mindset and has extensive experience integrating growth mindset into school systems and therapeutic practices. In this episode, Ira unpacks the essence of what growth mindset, how it differs from a fixed mindset, and its profound impact on anxiety, resilience, and personal development.

Throughout the conversation, Ira discusses the latest research behind growth mindset, highlighting key figures like Dr. Carol Dweck and Dr. David Yeager. He offers practical strategies for parents, educators, and clinicians to foster a growth mindset in children and adolescents, addressing challenges such as overcoming fixed beliefs and encouraging resilience in the face of failure.

By integrating growth mindset with stress-enhancing perspectives, Ira demonstrates how embracing challenges, and reframing stress can lead to significant improvements in mental health and overall well-being. This episode provides valuable insights and actionable advice for anyone interested in empowering themselves or others through the power of mindset transformation.

Zack's Hack: In this week’s anxiety hack Zack shares how using a growth mindset can help you fear less!

Fear Less is sponsored by Mountain Valley Treatment Center.