Understanding and Addressing Anxiety in Children Workshop by FDLRS/Springs
This workshop, presented by Michelle Surman and Terri Hill from FDLRS/Springs, focuses on parenting a child with anxiety. The agenda covers recognizing signs of anxiety, coping skills, and self-care strategies for families. Learn how to support your anxious child and create a positive environment. Get insights from experts on managing stress and promoting a calm approach in parenting.
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WELCOME ALACHUA FAMILY WORKSHOP Parenting a Child With Anxiety Presented by Michelle Surman & Terri Hill, FDLRS/Springs Michelle.Surman@marion.k12.fl.us Terri.hill@marion.k12.fl.us
THIS EVENINGS AGENDA 6:00 PM Welcome/Introductions All About FDLRS Special Ed Connection Thought Bubble Signs of Anxiety Fight Flight Freeze Video Remain Calm and Positive Tips to Parent Your Anxious Child Backpack Stress Activity Coping Skills/Breating Techniques Self-Care for Families Wrap Up/Evaluations
Introductions TAKE OFF/TOUCH DOWN
Provides diagnostic, instructional, and technology support services to district exceptional education programs and families of students with disabilities. 19 Centers ADD A FOOTER
Child Find Technology Human Resource Development Parent Services http://www.fdlrssprings.org/
Our Mission: The Florida Inclusion Network (FIN) collaborates with all districts and schools to provide customized services and supports ensuring all students with disabilities have the same educational, social, and future opportunities as their peers http://www.floridainclusionnetwork.com
www.specialedconnection.com Gain a better understanding of special education processes and learn how to help your child benefit from special education services by accessing Special Ed Connection.
YOUR THOUGHTS WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT WHEN YOU HEAR THE WORD ANXIETY? JOT DOWN YOUR THOUGHTS IN THE THOUGHT BUBBLE
SOME SIGNS OF ANXIETY Agitation Restlessness Inattention, poor focus Symptoms like headaches or stomachaches Avoidance Tantrums Crying Meltdowns Difficulties with transitions within school, and between school and an activity/sport Difficulty settling down for bed Quiet and well behaved, (going unnoticed)
FIGHT FLIGHT FREEZE https://www.anxietycanada.com/resources/video/youth
ANXIETY IS NORMAL Anxiety is not dangerous Anxiety is Adaptive Anxiety is part of life Anxiety can become a problem
REMAIN CALM AND POSITIVE It can be very difficult to watch a child struggle with anxiety, but the goal is to help the child learn to tolerate and cope with the feelings, not to try to remove all potential triggers of anxiety from the child s life.
KEEP IN MIND You can t fix the anxiety the way you respond to their anxious thoughts and behaviors can set them up for successful coping or increased anxiety
AVOID THESE 10 PHRASES: Don t worry It s no big deal You ll be fine There s nothing to be afraid of You just need to sleep more I ll do it It s all in your head Hurry Up Stop thinking about it I don t know what you need
16 APPS TO HELP CHILDREN AND TEENS WITH ANXIETY https://docplayer.net/93351106-The- coping-skills-toolbox.html
How Can I Help My Child Handle Anxiety? Acknowledge their negative emotions (we can t always protect them from experiencing negative emotions) Help them learn to manage their emotional responses Help them develop coping strategies to manage their anxiety LEARNING TO MANAGE SYMPTOMS OF ANXIETY TAKES TIME AND PRACTICE!
99 COPING SKILLS Coping Skills Checklist Calming Skills Distraction Skills Physical Skills Processing Skills
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!! Please complete the FDLRS Evaluation
