20 to 30 per cent of young people will suffer from an anxiety disorder before the age of 18. Not just a period of stress or worry but a disorder qualifying as mental illness. And it’s getting worse – research indicates anxiety disorders in both adults and teenagers have risen by 20 per cent in the last five years.
If this stresses you out, don’t miss this important parenting seminar, led by counsellor, educator and parent, Liz Giovas. The workshop will cover issues such as:
What are the main causes of anxiety in children today?
Why are anxiety disorders rising to epidemic proportions?
Do anxious parents make anxious children?
How can we help our children deal with anxiety?
How can we stop anxiety developing?
What do parents do about their own anxiety?
Where can parents turn for help?
Liz will detail practical and effective strategies for families to deal with anxiety.
This is a FREE workshop hosted by King's Student Welfare Team. All parents are welcome.
About Liz Giovas:
Having worked with young people for over twenty years, Liz started her career as a secondary school teacher and gained experience in both state and private education. After doing her counselling degree, she has worked in community settings and schools and been a speaker and writer on parenting and education.
The real work began when Liz became a parent herself and she shares her memorable parenting moments in a personable and often humours way. These days, Liz spends her time working as a school counsellor as well as working with educators and parents towards happier, healthier young people and families.
