(HS O'Brien 059042 2022) Anxiously Glued to their Devices: Modern Tools for Treating Anxiety, Avoidance & Depression...

Course overview

Kids today are so glued to their devices, can't cope with real life... everything makes them anxious! Anxiety continues to be on the rise, and prolonged anxiety often fuels depression, especially in kids born in 2010 and beyond (Generation Alpha) taking the form of avoidance and contributing to the early development of Generalized Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Persistent Depressive Disorder, even Agoraphobia. So how do we break through the digital barriers surrounding today's kids in order to combat their anxious avoidance, prevent depression and promote healthy, real-world engagement... In this recording, view child anxiety expert Dr. Steve O'Brien for a timely presentation on treatment strategies for connecting with anxious kids immersed in virtual reality. You will acquire rapport-building tips for fostering connection and develop interventions designed to promote engagement rather than avoidance in anxiety-ridden children. You'll also learn how to assist frustrated, disheartened parents struggling to relate to their device-obsessed kids. This powerful 90-minute session will equip you with practical knowledge and tools for increased confidence and competence for addressing the needs of today's anxious youth.