Event Description:

Anxiety is the most commonly diagnosed mental health condition in children and youth. 1 in 4 children experience significant anxiety at some point in their lives. This event will explore common childhood fears and how parents can respond with empathy, and coach children to think helpful thoughts and gradually face their fears.

Presenters:

Christine Yu, M.A., R.C.C. and Victoria Keddis, PiR

Christine has worked extensively in the field of anxiety, both as a researcher and a practitioner. In addition to individual and family therapy, Christine conducts workshops and presentations about childhood anxiety for schools and parent-groups around the Lower Mainland

Victoria: is a Parent in Residence with The F.O.R.C.E. Society for Kids' Mental Health and she is a parent with lived experience. Victoria is a certified FRIENDS for Life and FUN Friends Parent Trainer which has reinforced the learning along the way.