Anxiety: Supporting our anxious kids & youth in schools, with Shannon Sullivan

I’m really excited to share this episode with our community.  We are looking at Anxiety, Our Kids and School.  This is a topic so many of us have challenges around.  For many, our child’s anxiety and how it relates to and shows up at school is troubling, baffling and oftentimes anxiety provoking for ourselves.  If you are a parent of an anxious child or a professional who supports children in the classroom, this episode is very likely to resonate with you. 

We are joined by Shannon Sullivan, a School Counselor who has worked with the entire span of school aged children and has a wealth of knowledge and experience observing and supporting children in school with many challenges, including Anxiety.   Shannon insightfully explores with us anxiety in our kids and youth, how it shows up for them in their school environments, and what parents can do to support their children's mental health and collaborate effectively with educators.

We are seeing growing anxiety in school aged children and conversations like this one are becoming increasingly important to have as we navigate this in our families and with our children’s schools.  The good news is that you are not alone in this, nor is your child.  There is help available for you and for them.  Some options you can explore include the listening ear of a parent who has been through something similar (peer support), school support staff, counselors, and other resources such as those listed below.    

https://www.anxietycanada.com/

https://familysmart.ca/

https://www.my.thrive-life.ca/cbtforthefamily-course

And if you are an educator looking for supportive resources for the classroom, email karen@compasscounsellingservices.ca for more information about my custom made anxiety-reduction curriculum for grades 1 through 4. We'd love to support you in the incredible work you do with children and youth.

Best,
Karen