Dr Jodie Lowinger
Reducing Anxiety In Kids with Mindfulness and Meditation
We hear a lot about mindfulness and meditation these days, but what is it, how can we teach these skills to our children and together, how can we use them as tools to help reduce anxiety?
More In This Course
How to know when child anxiety is becoming a problem
What is anxiety and what are the signs and symptoms that anxiety is becoming a problem for children? Dr Jodie looks at the social, emotional and physical displays of anxiety…
Helping your child understand anxiety
What is happening in a child's body when they experience anxiety? And once you as the parent understand, how can you explain what is going on for them, to your…
The impact of mind and body connection in helping with anxiety
What role does sleep, diet and exercise play in childhood anxiety and why is important to be aware of the mind and body connection?
Parent strategies to help your child reduce anxiety and feel strong
If your child is experiencing anxiety, what can you as a parent do to help, what strategies can you implement and when do you need to seek help for your…
Therapies and techniques used to treat anxiety in children
Dr Jodie discusses practical research-supported therapies used to treat anxiety in children.
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