Webinar | What, Me Worry? Understanding and Managing Anxiety in Our Children

Presenter:

Dr. Rona Novick

Rona Novick, PhD, is the Dean Emerita of the Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration at Yeshiva University. Prior to serving as Dean, she was director of the Doctoral program in Jewish Educational Leadership and Innovation. Dr. Novick is also the co-educational director of Hidden Sparks. A clinical psychologist, Dr. Novick also served as the Chief of Child Psychology and Director of Training at Schneider Children's Hospital. Well known for her academic writing and presentations, she is also a frequent presenter for parent, school and synagogue groups. Her areas of expertise include cognitive behavior therapy, positive psychology, trauma, bully prevention, and parenting. She is the author of two children's books published by Behrman House. Dr. Novick is a firm believer in the unending capacity for all of us to grow and change.

Description

This webinar will explore anxiety and the forms it takes in children and teens. Causes and situationally specific anxiety, such as test anxiety and speaking anxiety will be discussed. Strategies for parents and teachers to help those children and teens who struggle with anxiety will be offered, as well as metacognitive approaches that children and teens can learn to self-regulate their worries.

Webinar Date:

May 12, 2015