Does your child or the children you work with struggle with anxiety: panic attacks, separation anxiety, stomach aches, headaches, tantrums, obsessions/compulsions, avoidance of activities, racing thoughts, or troubles with sleep?
Anxiety has many faces, and at this workshop parents, caregivers, and professionals will learn about the psychological and physiological roots of anxiety, why it is on the rise in our children, and what to do to help children better manage it.
This course has a holistic* and strength-based approach that focusses on what we as caretakers, parents, and professionals can do vs. stigmatizing children who are struggling. Various facets of the child’s environment will be explored that can contribute to a child’s emotional struggles.
Join Tammy Schamuhn, Registered Psychologist, Registered Play Therapist, and Co-Founder of the Institute of Child Psychology, as we explore the research and theory research and theory in the field of mental health, education, attachment, naturopathic medicine, and interpersonal neurobiology will be explored. Attendees will be given resources and direct tools to help their child, or the children they work with, overcome this emotional obstacle.
This workshop aims to enlighten, empower, and inspire those who take care of our children.
OBJECTIVES:
- Identify neurobiological and physiological mechanisms that underline anxiety
- Describe ways in which parenting styles can contribute to anxiety in children
- Implement a variety of emotion regulation strategies
- Recognize environmental and societal factors that contribute towards the increase in anxiety amongst children
- Explore pharmacological and naturopathic treatment options
INSTRUCTOR:
Tammy Schamuhn, R. Psychologist, R. Play Therapist, Co-Founder: Institute of Child Psychology, Executive Director: Family Counselling Centres. Bio can be found here: https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/our-team/
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This presentation is appropriate for parents, caregivers, educators, and mental health professionals.
HOW LONG IS THIS COURE:
3 hours in length
WHERE:
Streaming through EasyWebinar (links will be sent 1 week prior to the conference and a recording will be sent after it airs- within 24 hours for viewing for 30 days)
MORE ABOUT OUR CONFERENCE
Our first Canadian Children’s Mental Health Online Conference will be host to a number of mental health professionals covering a range of topics pertaining to children’s mental health. Discover the latest research, tools and strategies right from you favourite sofa at home!
The event is aimed at ensuring that leading- edge research and strategies related to children’s mental health is accessible to everyone in our amazing country, regardless of location.
Each day of the conference will kick off with a one hour keynote address (9am) by an acclaimed author and speaker, followed by three courses (offered at 10am, 1pm, and 6pm). You can tune in live to our workshops or watch them at your convenience for 30 days after the original broadcast – all workshops are recorded for accessibility and ease of access.
⭐ https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/canadian-childrens-mental-health-symposium-2020/⭐
WHAT IF I CAN’T ATTEND LIVE OR I MISS THE CLASS?
This online course airs live but is recorded. You will have access to the recording for 30 days
WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Workbooks will be available for download before the course airs. An electronic certificate of completion will be granted after completion of this seminar {within 20 business days}.
WHAT IF I DON’T LIVE IN CANADA?
Registration is open globally
UNABLE TO AFFORD A TICKET?
We offer 50% off to low-income families and single parents. Please email for qualifications at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com
CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS:
Tickets purchased within 30 days of the course start date can be refunded within 24 hours of purchase timestamp
Tickets can be transferred to another party at any time.
Please contact our administration team for further details at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com.
***DISCLAIMER:
All workshops provided by the Institute of Child Psychology, along with all workshop materials, are strictly for educational purposes only and cannot be categorized as psychological or mental health services
