Parent and Family University Workshop One: Understanding and Supporting Your Child or Adolescent’s Anxiety

October 23, 2024 | 6:15 – 7:30 PM CST

Location:
Compass Health Center, Chicago
2500 W Bradley PL Suite 400
Group Room 474 

Please look for parking signs when you arrive. Doors will open at 6:15 PM.

Presenters:

  • Anna Finis PsyD Director of Child Program
  • Sarah Pritz Shields M.Ed. Director of Partner Success

In this workshop, we will:

  • Review diagnostic presentations of Anxiety Disorders in children and adolescents and review the relationship between anxiety and difficult behaviors
  • Understand the impact that anxiety can have on a child and teens functioning
  • Discuss the role of the family system as it relates to anxiety and possible school refusal, including an overview of how to set up plans and systems at home to improve functioning
  • Discuss ways families can partner with schools to support children & adolescents with anxiety
  • Explore various, evidence-based assessments, techniques, and therapeutic interventions associated with the treatment of anxiety
  • Discuss when to seek out professional mental health support for anxiety and review what resources are available, including higher levels of care