WORRIES AND WOES:Preventing Anxiety in Childrenwith Dr.Lynn Miller on April 4
Is your child or teen more shy or anxious than other children his or her age? Does she cling to you and refuse to go to school or birthday parties? Does he complain of frequent headaches and stomachaches?
Anxiety disorders are the most common form of psychological problems reported by children and can interfere significantly with leading a happy life. Learn practical strategies to help your child manage everyday worries, so they do not escalate into an anxiety disorder.
About Dr Miller: Lynn D. Miller, Ph. D., R. Psych., is an Associate Professor in the Education and Counseling Psychology and Special Education department at UBC. She is also a child and family counselor.
Dr. Miller started her career as a classroom teacher, and then worked as a school counselor K-12. A leading expert on anxiety, she has conducted research on different models of anxiety prevention programs in schools.
Dr Miller is a consultant to the FRIENDS program, an evidence-based curriculum based on cognitive behaviour principles, targeting anxiety, which is available to all grade 4-5 students in BC, and she is President of the Anxiety Disorders Association of Canada, 2010-2013.
Dr Miller's presentation will be followed by her dialogue with Maria LeRose, award-winning television producer who has moderated panels featuring the Dalai Lama, Mikhail Gorbachev, Sir Ken Robinson and other luminaries.
Also don't miss Wisdom of Compassion - talk and book signing with Victor Chan at the VPL on March 19 at 7 pm
