"What You Need to Know About Supporting Children and Teens with Anxiety: Parenting Strategies that Work"

Session Details

Sometimes parents may wonder how much to push an anxious child to face a tough challenge. This workshop will provide parents with the background knowledge and practical strategies needed to help their child cope with anxiety and manage stressors.

The key learning objectives of this workshop are to:

• Understand factors that contribute to childhood anxiety
• Learn ways to validate children’s anxious feelings while expressing confidence in their ability to cope with distress
• Recognize the importance of creating opportunities for children to overcome their anxiety

Sign up for this session via the registration button on this page, and be sure to include your full name and e-mail address to receive confirmation and a Zoom link. Please note that this session will not be recorded.

Upcoming Workshops

This workshop is part of a free virtual support series for parents and caregivers this summer, offered by Yale Child Study Center (YCSC). Visit the links below to learn more about two additional sessions in the series.

• July 31, 2025: Navigating Parenting Challenges in a World of Disconnection
• August 14, 2025: The Athlete Mindset: Supporting the Wellness of Student Athletes

A variety of virtual and in-person mental health and wellness workshops for parents, families, and professionals are available through the center’s office in Westport, Conn. These workshops are available for PTA/PTO groups, other parent and community organizations, and schools. Presentations can be adapted and individualized based on the needs of the setting or participants. View available topics and send an e-mail inquiry or call 203-785-7379 to learn more about content and costs or to schedule a session.