M-13 Empowering Educators in Supporting Children and Adolescents with Anxiety: Detection and Intervention (NEW!)
Presenter
Format and Time
- On-Demand Webinar: 1 hour
Content
Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health conditions in children and adolescents and are often misunderstood or overlooked. This introductory training is designed to highlight the key characteristics and diagnostic criteria of anxiety disorders, including an understanding of anxiety as a natural "alarm system" and the distinction between typical worry and clinically significant anxiety. Participants will learn to recognize common physical, behavioral symptoms, and associate features of anxiety including but not limited to avoidance, and at times aggressive responses as well as their learning, and social-emotional implications. The training will introduce evidence-based coping strategies and provide an overview of evidence-based intervention approaches within a collaborative, multidisciplinary framework that brings together educators, mental health professionals, and families to effectively support children experiencing anxiety.
Intended Audience
School psychologists, educators, paraeducators, program specialists, and other school personnel working with students
Participants Will
- Identify the criteria used to diagnose anxiety disorders.
- Identify at least three intervention strategies.
- Identify potential members of a collaborative team appropriate for children with anxiety disorder.
