Two Presentations:
Cognitive-Behavioral Strategies for Treating Stress and Worry in
Children and Adolescents
We are living stressful times. However, there are ways to help students reduce their anxiety. In this workshop, thinking and doing techniques that reduce stress/worry will be presented and modeled. Participants will learn that they can feel better by changing their thinking. Also, relaxation techniques will be demonstrated. Participants will come away with strategies they can use at their school.
Get Gritty – the Keys to Teen Success: A Positive and Proactive Approach to Building Perseverance, Self Control, and a Growth Mindset
This workshop will explore what grit is and, more importantly, will provide techniques for developing grit, perseverance, and a growth minds in teens. Living in a world of constant distractions, high stakes and pressure, and with parents who often hover, today’s teens often struggle to set and accomplish long-term goals and overcome obstacles. Thus, teens can uniquely benefit from becoming grittier.
