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Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Help Anxious Kids Find Resilience & Inner Strength
Presented by Dr. Deborah Ledley & Dr. Lynne Siquelande on Thursday, February 25 at The Literacy Institute at Woodlynde School. Free!
Children and teens with anxiety are typically uncomfortable with uncertainty, and we live in an uncertain world. Trying to figure out the outcome of a given situation can be exhausting for kids, as well as their parents, teachers, and friends. Dr. Deborah Ledley and Dr. Lynne Siqueland of The Children’s and Adult Center for OCD and Anxiety will outline coaching and communication strategies for parents and teachers that will help children learn to tolerate uncertainty in anxiety-provoking situations, thereby building strength and resilience. Register today for this FREE event.
About Dr. Deborah Ledley & Dr. Lynne Siqueland
Dr. Ledley works primarily with children, adolescents, and adults with anxiety disorders and has published almost 50 scientific papers and book chapters, as well as four academic books. Her bookMaking Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Work, is in its second edition and is a best-seller in the field of clinical psychology used in many clinical psychology training programs in the United States and Canada.
Dr. Siqueland has been specializing in treating anxiety disorders in children and adolescents for over 25 years. Her clinical work and research publications focus on integrating individual cognitive behavioral therapy approaches with family work. She has a special interest in collaborating with parents to guide their children to cope with their anxiety, develop competence and autonomy, and improve family connection and communication.
