The Genesis Programme
Mid & Rural Louth Area Co ordination Team are hosting a
F r e e Zo om Wo r k shop
with
Dr. M a r y O ‘ Kane
Supporting Anxious Children
All children w o r r y a t time s , but for some children i t c an be a r e a l challenge t o manage their anxieties . A s parents , w hen your child is anxious it can be difficult to know how best to support them. H o w e v e r , pa rent s play an import ant r o l e in helping
their child t o both understand and t o manage their anxiety . In this t a l k M a r y explains anxiety in children and off e r s parents practical advice on how to support their children during difficult times , helping them to manage their fears and gain confidence.
D r M a r y O ‘ Kane is a
L e c tur e r in Psychology ,
Earl y Childhood Studies and Education.
Her r e s e arch inter e s t s include childhood transitions ; self esteem
and wellbeing, and the value of play .
H e r fir s t boo k , Perf e c t l y Imperf e c t Parenting: Connection no t Perfection, w a s published in
April 202 1.
M O N D A Y 18T H O CT O B E R
7 . 3 0 P M – 8. 3 0 P M
O PE N T O A L L
T O B O O K Y O U R PL A CE C O N T A CT
T a r a M c Auley
M obi l e – 08 7 3 40 5 1 2 8
Email- t a r a .mcauley@cllp.ie
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