Supporting an Anxious Child

We are a registered charity which is run by parent/carer volunteers with children/young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities.  We organise parent participation, providing the opportunity to talk about all the services they receive in Derbyshire.Derbyshire Parent Carer Voice has been set up to help parents have a  forum for change within Derbyshire services.Parent Forums are making real changes to the way councils work with regard to parents, carers and children and young people.

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This supportive and practical webinar will help you better understand why children overthink and what anxiety is trying to do

We’re pleased to invite you to an upcoming live webinar for parents and carers:Supporting an Anxious Child: A practical anxiety webinar for parents and carersFacilitated by: Nikki Webster Clinical Director, RMN Bridge the Gap Child Mental Health CICDoes your child get stuck in worry or repeat the same fears over and over?Do they struggle to switch off their thoughts at bedtime, at school, or when facing new situations?You’re not alone — and there are ways you can help.This supportive and practical webinar will help you better understand why children overthink and what anxiety is trying to do. You’ll learn simple, compassionate tools you can use at home to support your child with greater confidence.What you’ll learn:<ul><li>What overthinking looks like in children (and why it happens)</li><li>The brain’s worry system and how anxiety tries to keep children safe</li><li>How reassurance can sometimes unintentionally fuel anxiety</li><li>Helpful language swaps that soothe the nervous system</li><li>Practical strategies to help children contain and process anxious thoughts</li><li>How to help children feel braver, not just calmer</li></ul>All advice is rooted in emotional literacy and child development and is delivered without judgement.You’ll leave with:<ul><li>5 simple tools you can use straight away</li><li>Supportive scripts for tricky moments</li><li>A better understanding of your child’s inner world</li><li>Greater confidence to respond calmly and effectively</li></ul>Who is this webinar for?Parents and carers of children and young people aged 4–18 who experience:<ul><li>Anxiety and worry spirals</li><li>Bedtime fears and “what if?” thinking</li><li>Avoidance of stressful tasks</li><li>Difficulty coping with uncertainty or change</li></ul>Why join us?When you understand what worry is trying to do, anxiety becomes less frightening and connection becomes the most powerful tool you have. Together, we can help children feel supported, safe, and capable of facing life’s challenges.

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