Description:
With up to one in three children struggling with anxiety in this country, overwhelmed
adults require a new approach as well as a practical and easy-to implement toolkit of
strategies that work. In the time of COVID19, and the subsequent societal changes,
anxiety has become ever-present in students of all ages. It is probable that during a pandemic that heavily impacts everyday life, levels of anxiety in children and teens are even higher, and the possibility of subsequent trauma greater.
Through the use of case studies, humorous stories, and examples of everyday challenging situations, participants will learn easy to implement preventive tools, strategies, and interventions for reducing anxiety, increasing self-regulation, accurate thinking, and self- monitoring in students. Virtual classroom and traditional classroom examples will be shared.
Professional Development Workshop intended for:
K-12 Classroom Teachers, Special Educators, Paraprofessionals, Guidance
Counselors, Mental Health Professionals, Department Heads, Team Leaders, Curriculum
Coordinators, School Administrators
Presenter:
Jessica Minahan, MEd, BCBA, is a licensed and board-certified behavior analyst,
special educator, as well as a consultant to schools internationally (www.jessicaminahan.com). Jessica has over seventeen years of experience supporting students who exhibit challenging behavior in urban public school systems. She is the co-author of The Behavior Code: A Practical Guide to Understanding and Teaching the Most Challenging Students (Harvard Education Press, 2012) and author of The Behavior Code Companion: Strategies, Tools, and Interventions for Supporting Students with Anxiety-Related or Oppositional Behaviors (Harvard Education Press, 2014).
