Worries and Woes: Identifying and Preventing Anxiety in Children

Anxiety disorders are the most common form of psychological problems reported and can interfere significantly in the lives of children. This talk will help to: Increase awareness of the anxiety disorder spectrum, Identify basic behavioral indicators of anxiety in children, Develop a preliminary understanding of the current research, Understand the efficacy of psychological treatment and be aware of techniques that are useful to implement immediately with an anxious child and become aware of resources in our community

Lynn D. Miller PhD, RPsych, Associate Professor in the Education and Counseling Psychology and Special Education department at UBC.

2013-10-14 8:30:00 PM