Helping Children Chase Away Worry

Understanding and Managing Anxiety in Children

In support of Psychology Month 2020, the Coquitlam Public Library and the British Columbia Psychological Association present this talk by Ms. Semiramis du Sautoy, RCC & Ms. Beverly Kort, R.Psych.

This talk is aimed at assisting parents and caregivers in gaining a better understanding of how anxiety manifests in children. Anxiety manifests in different ways in different children. It can affect general behavior, academic performance, social interaction, sleep patterns, internal dialogue, emotional reactions and self-esteem. Anxiety is not always all bad, a certain level of anxiety is healthy and at times necessary to move onto the next developmental milestone and learn new things…to step out of one’s comfort zone and push limits. However, there is a fine line between healthy levels of anxiety and anxiety that stands in the way of development and progress.

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