A New Approach to Anxiety

Parent Workshop – Brought to you by the CLE PACAlso co-hosted by AME, DWE and CFMA New Approach to Anxiety______________________Anxiety seems to be on everyone’s minds these days. It is being called an epidemic and there is no question that it is affecting many families and many students’ school experiences. This presentation looks at the ways that we have traditionally responded to anxiety as parents and educators and why our response, although well intended, may have inadvertently fueled the anxiety fire. Then, we look at a new approach for each of the traditional responses and talk about how the new approach may well hold the key to better functioning for our anxious kids.You will leave this presentation armed with practical information and a new lens through which to view anxiety. This new lens should help you equip your children to be empowered to conquer feelings of anxiety when they arise.** Presenters **Marilyn GreenCounsellor, Social Emotional Learning TeamBrette Richards, M.A., CCATP-CACertified School Psychologist