Too many young people are being stifled by anxiety, and this number is on the rise. Fortunately, we are more equipped now than ever before to support them to live bravely and discover their full reach into the world, but the expanding impact of anxiety demands a new approach. This dynamic workshop will offer a fresh, innovative approach that pulls in many pieces missing from the way we’ve been responding to anxiety in children and adolescents. Far from being ‘another anxiety workshop’, this comprehensive approach will draw on neuroscience, evidence-based strategies, and highly respected therapeutic models to support practitioners in developing a fresh, impactful approach to working with anxiety in young people. We will explore anxiety from the ground up, developing a ‘roadmap’ for a therapeutic response to anxiety that will include key information, powerful strategies, and new responses to anxiety to effect immediate and long-term change.

What people have said:

‘This seminar was fantastic in all aspects. Karen Young is such an amazing, knowledgeable and energetic presenter. Very practical, with many many take away tips and strategies.’ (Occupational Therapist)

‘The most informative anxiety PD that I have attended … EVER.’ (Guidance Officer)

‘Karen’s warm, engaging style made this seminar particularly enjoyable! Her clear and thorough discussion of anxiety in children and adolescents combined with her creative therapetuic techniques made this a valuable and workthwhile workshop for both new and experienced mental health professionals.’ (Psychologist)

‘Fantastic presentation. The best PD I’ve been to and I can’t wait to incorporate all this new knowledge into my school.’ (Counsellor)

‘Amazing, engaging and informative presentation full of practical strategies and exercises I can use in mu work with kids and families. Also presented using relatable analogies and accessible language.’ (Psychologist)

‘The seminar was one of the best I have attended. Karen is one of the best presenters I have had the privilege of listening to.’ (Art Therapist)

‘Karen was absolutely wonderful – so engaging and informative. This has been one of the most useful and inspiring seminars I have ever been to.’ (Counsellor)

‘Terrific. I was engaged all day, picking up strategies and interventions to use as a parent of an anxious child, and a practitioner.’ (Social Worker)