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Instructional Level: Intermediate

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Adina Soclof, MS., CCC-SLP

Recognizing and Managing Anxiety in Children: Strategies for Clinicians

Recognizing and Managing Anxiety in Children: Strategies for Clinicians

4 Hours Instructional Level: Intermediate
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According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (2017), it is estimated that 40 million Americans suffer from anxiety disorders. Anxiety disorders affect one in eight children but is often not diagnosed. Untreated anxiety can lead to substance abuse, difficulties in school, and depression. Professionals who work with children, including speech language pathologists, mental health professionals, and occupational therapists, frequently encounter anxiety disorders among their young clients. This course is intended to help clinicians recognize and understand the anxiety disorders that frequently occur in children and learn a wide variety of communication and behavioral strategies for helping their clients manage their anxiety. Included are sections on types and causes of anxiety disorders, strategies for prevention, evidence-based treatments, techniques for helping children manage worry, relaxation techniques for use with children, and detailed discussions on school anxiety and social anxiety.

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According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (2017), it is estimated that 40 million Americans suffer from anxiety disorders. Anxiety disorders affect one in eight children but is often not diagnosed. Untreated anxiety can lead to substance abuse, difficulties in school, and depression. Professionals who work with children, including speech language pathologists, mental health professionals, and occupational therapists, frequently encounter anxiety disorders among their young clients. This course is intended to help clinicians...

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Course Goals:

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (2017), it is estimated that 40 million Americans suffer from anxiety disorders. Anxiety disorders affect one in eight children but is often not diagnosed. Untreated anxiety can lead to substance abuse, difficulties in school, and depression. Professionals who work with children, including speech language pathologists, mental health professionals, and occupational therapists, frequently encounter anxiety disorders among their young clients. This course is intended to help clinicians recognize and understand the anxiety disorders that frequently occur in children and learn a wide variety of communication and behavioral strategies for helping their clients manage their anxiety. Included are sections on types and causes of anxiety disorders, strategies for prevention, evidence-based treatments, techniques for helping children manage worry, relaxation techniques for use with children, and detailed discussions on school anxiety and social anxiety.   

Learning Outcomes:

After completing this course, the learner will be able to:

  • Order symptoms of various anxiety disorders that are often diagnosed in children. 
  • Classify risk factors and prevention strategies for anxiety disorders in children. 
  • Analyze therapeutic interventions for childhood anxiety disorders. 
  • Apply practical strategies to help children manage worrying and anxiety.
  • Differentiate techniques that can help children manage and reduce anxiety in daily and occupational activities.
  • Analyze approaches for helping children with school anxiety and social anxiety.

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (2017), it is estimated that 40 million Americans suffer from anxiety disorders. Anxiety disorders affect one in eight children but is often not diagnosed. Untreated anxiety can lead to substance abuse, difficulties in school, and depression. Professionals who work with children, including speech language pathologists, mental health professionals, and occupational therapists, frequently encounter anxiety disorders among their young clients. This course is intended to help clinicians recognize and understand the anxiety disorders that frequently occur in children and learn a wide variety of communication and behavioral strategies for helping their clients manage their anxiety. Included are sections on types and causes of anxiety disorders, strategies for prevention, evidence-based treatments, techniques for helping children manage worry, relaxation techniques for use with children, and detailed discussions on school anxiety and social anxiety.   

Learning Outcomes:

After completing this course, the learner will be able to:

  • Order symptoms of various anxiety disorders that are often diagnosed in children. 
  • Classify risk factors and prevention strategies for anxiety disorders in children. 
  • Analyze therapeutic interventions for childhood anxiety disorders. 
  • Apply practical strategies to help children manage worrying and anxiety.
  • Differentiate techniques that can help children manage and reduce anxiety in daily and occupational activities.
  • Analyze approaches for helping children with school anxiety and social anxiety.

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Contact Hours: 4 contact hour in length (check your state’s approval status in the state-specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Speech and Language Pathologists, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants,  and Social Workers. 

Criteria for Completion: A score of 75% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 75% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by visiting our Contact Us page (https://www.homeceuconnection.com/contact-us/) or by using the chat functionality. 

ACHA CE Approved Provider 

This course is offered for 0.50 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Related area).

AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 10266. This Distance Learning-Independent course is offered at 0.4 CEUs, Intermediate, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial- Adina Soclof is employed and receives a salary. She receives payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Disclosures:

TEXT COURSES

Text courses are viewed on your web browser if the online version is purchased, or sent via mail if the physical copy is purchased.

Contact Hours: 4 contact hour in length (check your state’s approval status in the state-specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Speech and Language Pathologists, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants,  and Social Workers. 

Criteria for Completion: A score of 75% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 75% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by visiting our Contact Us page (https://www.homeceuconnection.com/contact-us/) or by using the chat functionality. 

ACHA CE Approved Provider 

This course is offered for 0.50 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Related area).

AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 10266. This Distance Learning-Independent course is offered at 0.4 CEUs, Intermediate, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial- Adina Soclof is employed and receives a salary. She receives payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.