Helping My Child with Anxiety and Worry

Helping My Child with Anxiety and Worry

Course Details

This course will help you understand what anxiety and worry are, how they can affect learning, and how you can support your child’s mental health at home through calming activities.

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Who is this course for?

This course is for parents and carers who would like to support their child or children’s mental wellbeing.

What will I learn?

• Explore what anxiety and worry are, and how they affect the body, behaviour, emotions and thoughts.
• Discover ways that children’s mental health can be supported at home.
• Develop an awareness of how anxiety and worry trigger the stress response, and how this can affect learning.
• Find out where to go for further help, advice and support.

Course Format

This is an online course where you’ll learn alongside other parents and carers and take part in practical group activities in a relaxed and friendly environment.

What support will I receive?

You will have the opportunity to learn from an experienced tutor, take part in group discussions and practical activities, and access signposting to further help, advice and support where needed.

What will I gain from Helping My Child with Anxiety and Worry?

By attending this course, you will:

• Gain a better understanding of anxiety and worry in children.
• Recognise how anxiety can affect learning, behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Learn practical strategies and calming activities to support your child at home.
• Feel more confident in supporting your child’s mental health and wellbeing.
• Know where to access additional help and support if needed.

Will I Be Assessed?

You will be asked to complete some course paperwork during the session. This helps record your learning and supports your learning journey and achievements.