Feb. 28 Parent Workshop - the Anxious Child

The Anxious Child Half-day Workshop
Feb. 28, 2015 (9am-1pm) at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Presented by: Alyson Schafer
Fee: $99 (register by Feb. 20)
 
Nervous to join new groups?
Worrying about what might happen?
Constantly asking for reassurance?
Still doesn’t want to be away from you?
If this sounds familiar it sounds like you might be dealing with an anxious child.   As parents, this often leads to conflicting feelings – your heart breaks for them and you want to protect them and be there for them. On the other hand, it can be exhausting and frustrating when you are constantly making accommodations. Does it feel like other families have it so much easier than you do? Anxiety can become an issue that ends up impacting the whole family. I’m here to help with strategies on how to help calm your anxious child and help them expand their comfort zone. In this workshop we will cover:

• The anatomy of the anxiety – what happens biologically and neurologically when we are anxious
• Genetics and environmental factors
• DSM Versus Adlerian perspectives
• How underlying fears and perfectionism play a part
• How anxiety presents in children
  • Generalized anxiety
  • Social anxiety
  • Separation anxiety
  • Phobias
  • Panic attacks
• Calming techniques
  • Breathing exercises
  • Thought blocking
  • Self Talk
  • And more…
• Correcting Cognitive Distortions (CBT for kids)
• What happens when we jump in too soon
• How to introduce slow & gradual exposures
• Reassurance
• The art of applying encouragement
• When to seek additional support

For more information:

Phone 289 231 9695  
Email hello@alysonschafer.com
To register: http://alysonschafer.com/workshops/anxious-child/