School Anxiety: How to Tackle it with your Teen?

In this webinar, we will be discussing everything you need to know about student anxiety and how it can affect your child’s academic and social experiences at school.

Please join Rachel O’Harra-LMFT Bilingual Therapist at Children’s Health Council as she discusses how anxiety can look different for everyone, so understanding where it comes from is crucial. By gaining this knowledge, you’ll be equipped to have open and honest conversations with your teen/young adult, building trust along the way. We’ll also provide tips on how to communicate effectively with your child’s school, ensuring they receive the necessary support.

Additionally, we’ll explore strategies to help your child build resilience and cope with challenges. These tools will boost confidence to help create a more positive attitude towards school. By the end of this webinar, you’ll have plenty of ideas on how to create a supportive home, collaborate with schools, and empower your child to succeed academically and socially at school.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand anxiety and how it can affect teens/young adults.
2. Develop strategies to foster open communication about anxiety between you and your child.
3. Learn effective methods for communicating with your child’s school.
4. Learn practical techniques for managing anxiety and building resilience.

This is a Connections California event, a project of Parents Helping Parents – Silicon Valley. Connections California is sponsored in part by the San Andreas Regional Center and the California Department of Developmental Services.

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