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Helping your Anxious Child: What it looks like and what parents can do

Presented in partnership with AnxietyBC and The FORCE Society For Kids' Mental Health

Video 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 video explores 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. :
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 Keddis, PiR:
A Parent in Residence with The F.O.R.C.E. Society for Kids' Mental Health 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.