Anxiety in children and adolescents is often overlooked, under-reported or misinterpreted as being a behavioural or developmental problem. Anxiety is stifling to many young lives, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Modern insights have greatly expanded our capacity to support young people to engage with all aspects of life with resilience and courage. This two-day workshop is NOT ‘just another anxiety workshop’. It will present a dynamic, innovative approach to anxiety and draw on neuroscience, evidence-based strategies, and highly respected therapeutic models to support practitioners in developing a fresh approach to anxiety and the therapeutic responses that will effect powerful change. This will be bolstered by a series of experiential exercises, allowing participants to consolidate learning, deepen their insight into their own personal processes, and acquire a range of innovative therapeutic interventions.

What people have said:

‘Awesome training.’ (Social worker, NZ)

‘This course was amazing. I have been on many courses and this would have to be the best. Karen Young is an amazing presenter.’ (Teacher, NZ)

‘Best PD I have ever done! It was so relevant and I am really investing in using the strategies and supports.’ (Counsellor, NZ)

‘Fabulous training! So easy to digest the information and love alll the focus on practical, actual strategies.’

‘Karen is an engaging and vibrant presenter. She shares so much information that is relevant to the frontline. She has a rare ability to not lecture to you, but share with the audience in a way that is meaningful.’

‘Great seminar with a lot of practical ideas and resources.’ (Registered Psychologist, NZ)

‘Karen is an incredible presenter: knowledgeable, relatable and entertaining. This was an excellent professional development experience. I can take what I learnt back to my work space and put it into practice.’

‘Loved, loved, loved the course. I have taken so much away from my two days. Karen is a wonderful presenter and is incredibly engaging.’ (Associate Principal, NZ)

‘Amazing content! The way Karen delivered it was so authentic and inspiring!! Loved it!!’

‘Such a well put together workshop full of practical things to put into practice.’