Anxious Children: Practical and Effective Treatments

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Date Nov 4, 2014
Time 11:00 AM EDT
Cost $39.00
Online
Identify the difference between normal anxiety in children and anxiety indicative of something more serious. Discuss challenges unique to treating children who suffer from anxiety.

Full Description:
Assessing anxiety in children can be quite a challenge. This webinar focuses specifically on working with children and provides information relating to normal anxiety as well as how to differentiate between common anxiety issues and something more serious, such as separation anxiety. Concrete and ready-to-use tools for treating children’s anxiety are examined in addition to the importance of parents and caretakers functioning as coaches. Lastly, we will cover some areas of caution and important issues to be aware of when working with children who are faced with a variety of anxiety issues.

Course Includes:
Live Q&A
Presentation Handout
Post session recording access
CE Credit


What You Will Learn:
Assess anxiety in children
Determine if a child’s level of anxiety is normal or indicative of a greater issue or problem 
Recognize the importance of using parents or caretakers as a coach
Identify effective interventions and techniques for treating anxiety in children
Discuss areas of caution and things to be careful of with anxious children


Your Presenter:
CHRISTINE FRYDENBORG DARGON, PhD, has been working with children and families for 20 years in such areas as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, and substance abuse. She is currently co-owner of Valley Counseling and Psychological Services (VCPS) in Sedona, Arizona. In addition to her private practice, she is currently on faculty at Grand Canyon University serving students in the Master of Counseling Psychology Program. Dr. Dargon received her Doctorate of Counseling Psychology from Seton Hall University with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy, her Master of Science in Education in Counseling and Personnel Services from Fordham University with a focus in School Counseling, and her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from The University of Connecticut. 

Disclaimer:
This event qualifies for one CE credit. Only registered attendees will have access to CE. A Cross Country Education web account is required to attend. There is no charge for a CCE web account. It is recommended that you join the meeting 15 to 20 minutes early. Speaker phone sound quality is poor and it is recommended that they not be used to listen to the event.
 

Technical requirements:
To view this webinar you will need to download the WebEx Application. You will be prompted to download it when you first enter the site. To save time, you can setup prior to the meeting by following this link: https://apidemoeu.webex.com/apidemoeu/meetingcenter/mcsetup.php


Who Should Attend:
Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Case Managers, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Educators, Parents

 


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