Helping Kids Overcome Fear, Anxiety And Worry

On-Demand Class · Emotions & Behavior

In this class you will learn what causes anxiety, what are normal fears for different ages, and practical strategies you can teach your child to help them overcome their fears, and help them "Think and Be Brave"

Class Description

If you are reading this, it is likely you already know that your child needs strategies to overcome fear, anxiety, and worry. For children to overcome these emotions, we need to teach them firstly how to calm their body and calm their brain, and then how they can think in positive, helpful ways. manage their emotions. This will support them for the days, weeks and years to come. This course includes tips for how you can model these stegies, allow your child to come up with solutions, and include practice and repetition into your daily routines to solidify these strategies. This program includes 5 engaging sessions explaining the causes and symptoms of anxiety, when to seek professional help, and the science behind fear and anxiety. This gives you a foundation of understanding for the practical techniques and strategies I teach to calm your childs body and calm their brain. A session is decicated to the "Stinking Thinking" that can be at the root of anxiety, and how you can help your child reprogram these automatic thoughts before they are embedded. Included are 3 BONUS sessions on Bedtime Anxiety, School Anxiety, and Covid Anxiety. We have also created some accompanying downloadable prompts and tools to open up healthy conversations with you and your kids about their BIG feelings. This program is a great way for you to improve your understanding of what your kids might be feeling in day to day life, as well as how you as a parent or caregiver can support them to care for their mental health for years to come!

Sessions Overview

  1. Introduction: In this video you will learn the first step to helping your children overcome fear, anxiety and worry.
  2. Causes: In this video you will learn the first vital step to helping your child regulate their big emotions.
  3. The Science: This video introduces the science behind fear and anxiety. By understanding how the brain, body and feelings are connected, we can learn how to control these feelings, so they don't get too big and take charge.
  4. Strategies: This video contains practical strategies that you can teach your children to help them when they’re feeling anxious or worried.
  5. Thinking: This video helps identify the root of what causes anxiety to grow, and identify the negative thought patterns that feed worry.
  6. Bedtime Anxiety: This video is all about Bedtime Anxiety, and 6 practical tips to help your child overcome bedtime fears so they can wake rested and refreshed.
  7. School Anxiety: The transition back to school after lockdowns or holidays can be challenging as children adjust back into different routines and structured days. In this session there are 9 steps to overcoming school avoidance.
  8. Covid Anxiety: In this video we’ll be discussing how you as a parent can help your child deal with anxiety and fears they might have about Covid-19.

Your Instructor

Cat Levine

Cat Levine is the Founder of Think and Be Me (TBMe). The New Zealand mum of three has been speaking professionally and philanthropically for over 20 years. Cat has been one of New Zealand’s leading voices on building emotional literacy classrooms and homes. When children understand and articulate feelings, they feel physically and mentally better, socialise better and learn better. The future of our communities begins in childhood. Cat’s background in presenting to children for over 20 years, including periods working with at risk youth, are blended with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy principles to create content for children, parents and professionals working with children. All presented and written content is based firmly on social science facts that work. Described as fun, vibrant and impactful, Cat’s presentation style increases understanding, engagement and retention.

Degrees and Certifications

Certificate in Children’s Mental Health Fundamentals Mental Health First Aid Certificate Certificate in Response Ability Pathways Trained Facilitator in -Strength and Shine Programs - Taking Flight - DISC - Languages of Appreciation - Girl Power

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