Free Zoom Workshop with Dr. Mary O’ Kane

 

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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