Strengthening Families: Clinical Tools for Addressing Childhood Emotional Dysregulation and Anxiety

Course overview

Emotional dysregulation and anxiety are increasingly prevalent among children, presenting significant challenges for families. Parents and caregivers often struggle to manage emotional storms, whether expressed as anger, withdrawal, or overwhelming anxiety, leaving both child and caregiver feeling exhausted and disconnected. Psychologists, licensed mental health professionals, medical personnel, and ministry leaders are uniquely positioned to provide guidance, tools, and strategies that empower families to navigate these moments with confidence and compassion. This workshop integrates the latest in child development research, neuroscience, and weaves in insights from years of clinical practice to equip participants with practical, evidence-based approaches for supporting parents and children through emotionally charged experiences. Participants will learn how to distinguish developmentally typical behaviors from those signaling deeper concerns, and how to coach parents in fostering resilience, emotional regulation, and secure connections with their children. This session emphasizes both child-focused interventions and parent-centered strategies, ensuring participants leave with actionable skills to strengthen family systems and promote long-term emotional health.