Anxiety and Worry: When Your Tummy Says No, but Life Says “Come On!”
Learn to recognise anxiety and break patterns of avoidance.
Childhood anxiety – how to support children without removing the challenges
What do we do when a child's internal alarm system goes off in response to something that isn't actually dangerous, but feels completely overwhelming? Sometimes, in trying to protect children, we remove so many challenges that they never get the chance to discover what they're truly capable of.
Drawing on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), we explore anxiety, avoidance, realistic thinking and gradual exposure.
How can we help children face discomfort in small, manageable steps – without pushing them too hard or unintentionally making their world smaller?
A practical, hands-on talk offering teachers and parents concrete advice and strategies for supporting children with anxiety, developing realistic thinking, using gradual exposure and strengthening collaboration between home and school.
Because anxiety can't be tackled in the classroom alone. When schools and parents work together, children have a better chance of discovering just how much they can actually manage.
Practical information
Target audience
Skoler, dagtilbud, kommuner og andre fagpersoner samt forældre
Duration
1-2 timer (kan tilpasses) eller en kursusdag
Format
In person or online
Number of participants
Typically 10-100+
Course content
Expert insights, shared reflection and practical strategies you can put into action
During this talk, participants will explore:
Knowledge
We explore anxiety, worries, the body's alarm system and the connection between thoughts, feelings and avoidance behaviours.
Reflextion
When do reassurance, special arrangements and well-intentioned accommodations unintentionally reinforce anxiety rather than help children overcome it?
Practical stratgies
Gain practical tools from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help children develop realistic thinking, manage worries and gradually face anxiety-provoking situations. We explore how children can learn to tolerate discomfort through small, manageable steps in a safe and supportive environment.
Bridging the gap
We explore shared goals, clear agreements and practical support strategies that help children apply their new skills both at home and at school.
Interested in learning more about this talk?
We’d love to hear from you! Get in touch for a friendly, no-obligation chat about how we can tailor this talk or workshop to the needs of your school, organisation or professional network.