Summary
The amount of children experiencing symptoms of anxiety has been steadily increasing over time. According to CDC.gov, the amount of children “ever having been diagnosed with anxiety increased from 5.5% in 2007 to 6.4% in 2011–2012.” As mental health professionals working with children, it is therefore imperative to understand the impact that anxiety has on children and learn how to adequately treat an anxiety diagnosis in a child. Understanding and treating anxiety can help prevent the systemic issues that it can cause due to the understanding that “untreated anxiety disorders are linked to depression, school failure and a two-fold increase in risk for substance use disorder” (Childmind.org 2022). During this course, the presenter will utilize case studies to differentiate the various types of anxiety disorders impacting children. The presenter will also introduce strategies through role play and visual examples that can be implemented to help overcome anxiety symptoms.
Course Objectives:
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Objective 1:
Develop a functional understanding of each anxiety diagnosis classified in the DSM-V. -
Objective 2:
Develop a functional understanding of how anxiety can impact a child systemically in the various aspects of their lives including school and home. -
Objective 3:
Obtain an understanding of research-based theories and models that are used to treat anxiety including CBT, ERP, and mindfulness.
Tiffany Poke, LCSW
Tiffany Davis Poke is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Georgia with over a decade of experience in the public-school system serving on local school administration teams as a School Counselor and School Social Worker. Tiffany received certification as a clinical anxiety treatment professional for children and adolescents in 2020.
Tiffany’s passion for the treatment of anxiety in children has led her to facilitate groups for children teaching anxiety reduction skills. Tiffany has also provided classes for parents instructing them on how to recognize anxiety in their children and support their children through their experiences with anxiety.
