One-day course
Anxiety among young people was already on the rise before the pandemic—and has only increased since. This one-day course is designed to deepen your understanding of anxiety, its causes, and its impact on mental and physical health. You’ll gain practical tools to support young people more effectively in both personal and professional settings.
What You’ll Learn:
- The science behind anxiety: Explore Generalised Anxiety Disorder, OCD, PTSD, and severe phobias.
- Understand the Polyvagal Theory (Dr. Stephen Porges) and trauma research (Dr. Bessel van der Kolk).
- How trauma and anxiety affect the brain, body, and behaviour.
- The link between anxiety and physical health: cortisol, blood sugar, diabetes, and heart disease.
- How to spot the signs when someone is struggling—and how to start the conversation.
- Why anxiety-related conditions are increasing, especially in the wake of the pandemic.
- Simple, effective techniques to reduce stress and build resilience.
- Real-life case studies to show how these tools work in practice.
- How to be a positive role model and promote mental well-being every day.
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for professionals working with young people, parents, carers, educators, and anyone interested in mental health and well-being.
If you are a member of Children in Wales, please contact training@childreninwales.org.uk to receive your 10% off discount code.
