Anxiety
HobbyScool Summit: Back to School Edition
The HobbyScool Summit: Back to School Edition
Are you concerned that your child isn’t quite ready for the new school year? Don’t worry – the Back to School Summit has you covered! This online summit will help you and your child be prepared for the upcoming school year.
This free event kicks off on Tuesday, September 13th and features 19 speaker presentations that will cover topics such as how to set goals, how to study smarter, and how to get organized to set your child up for success in the school year.
Who doesn’t want that?
Our very own Dr. Liz Matheis will be speaking on the topic of: Managing Back to School Anxiety.
So why wait? Sign up today and guarantee your child’s success in the new school year! Get your free ticket by clicking the box below! Excited to see you there!
HobbyScool Summit: Back to School Edition
The HobbyScool Summit: Back to School Edition
Are you concerned that your child isn’t quite ready for the new school year? Don’t worry – the Back to School Summit has you covered! This online summit will help you and your child be prepared for the upcoming school year.
This free event kicks off on Tuesday, September 13th and features 19 speaker presentations that will cover topics such as how to set goals, how to study smarter, and how to get organized to set your child up for success in the school year.
Who doesn’t want that?
Our very own Dr. Liz Matheis will be speaking on the topic of: Managing Back to School Anxiety.
So why wait? Sign up today and guarantee your child’s success in the new school year! Get your free ticket by clicking the box below! Excited to see you there!
HobbyScool Summit: Back to School Edition
The HobbyScool Summit: Back to School Edition
Are you concerned that your child isn’t quite ready for the new school year? Don’t worry – the Back to School Summit has you covered! This online summit will help you and your child be prepared for the upcoming school year.
This free event kicks off on Tuesday, September 13th and features 19 speaker presentations that will cover topics such as how to set goals, how to study smarter, and how to get organized to set your child up for success in the school year.
Who doesn’t want that?
Our very own Dr. Liz Matheis will be speaking on the topic of: Managing Back to School Anxiety.
So why wait? Sign up today and guarantee your child’s success in the new school year! Get your free ticket by clicking the box below! Excited to see you there!
Don’t Be Afraid to Ride the Wave of Anxiety
Don’t Be Afraid to Ride the Wave of Anxiety
written by Dr. Liz Matheis, posted on Psychology Today
As a divorcing mom of three and a psychologist who specializes in anxiety, I feel anxious every day. Ironic, right? I don’t feel a high level of anxiety every day all day, but I do feel some level of anxiety about something, and by the end of the day, I am physically and emotionally exhausted. I also sit with and absorb other people’s anxiety, whether they are my patients, my children, my family, or my friends.
When we feel anxious, we often do things to avoid and distract rather than facing what it is that is triggering us or is creating fear, stress, and worry. Many people, adults and children alike, will eat, drink, or engage in self-harm behaviors in order to run away or quiet down their thoughts.
It’s part of our natural instinct to seek pleasure and avoid pain, but with anxiety, engaging in these actions doesn’t make it better or less. In fact, it creates more anxiety that sits, and finds a home, within our bodies. It impacts our mood, decisions, motivation, and our energy, whether we are aware of its impact or not.
How to Help Kids Who Are Too Hard on Themselves
How to Help Kids Who Are Too Hard on Themselves
All kids say bad stuff about themselves sometimes. But when their inner voice keeps saying bad things, it can have a negative effect on them.
Children who expect a lot of themselves may be prone to negative self-talk. For older kids, saying things like, “I’m so stupid” or, “I’m so fat” can be a way of protecting themselves from social pressure. They may say bad things about themselves before someone else does it. And kids who are being bullied may start to believe the bad things other kids say about them and start saying them too.
While some kids may do this as a way of getting attention, others do it because they’re not good at bouncing back when something bad happens. They also might not want to try new or hard things.
What to Do (and Not Do) When Children Are Anxious
What to Do (and Not Do) When Children Are Anxious
When kids are anxious, it’s natural to want to help them feel better. But by trying to protect kids from the things that upset them, you can accidentally make anxiety worse. The best way to help kids overcome anxiety is to teach them to deal with anxiety as it comes up. With practice, they will be less anxious.
When a child gets upset in an uncomfortable situation and their parents take them out of the situation, they learn that getting upset is a good way to cope. Instead, it’s helpful for parents to let kids know that they’re going to be okay, even if they’re scared. You can’t promise your child that nothing bad will happen. But you can express confidence that they can face their fears and feel less afraid over time.
You can show your child empathy without agreeing with their fears. For example, you might say: “I know you’re scared to get this shot. It’s okay to be scared. You can get through this, and I’m going to help you.” It’s usually helpful to avoid leading questions (“Are you worried about the test tomorrow?”). Instead, ask open questions (“How do you feel about the test tomorrow?”). You can use your tone of voice and body language to show your child that you’re calm, which can help them stay calm too.
How to Calm Anxiety (When You’re Freaking Out)
How to calm anxiety (when you’re freaking out)
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Anxiety is a common struggle for many people. The good news is that mental health is finally becoming part of the broader well-being conversation among medical professionals and the public–which helps eliminate the stigma of mental health struggles and allows us to find ways to treat it and cope with it.
If you struggle with anxiety, know that you are not alone.
How to calm anxiety (when you’re freaking out)
How to calm anxiety (when you’re freaking out)
posted on fingerprint for success
Anxiety is a common struggle for many people. The good news is that mental health is finally becoming part of the broader well-being conversation among medical professionals and the public–which helps eliminate the stigma of mental health struggles and allows us to find ways to treat it and cope with it.
Accommodating Your Anxious Child in School and Home
Accommodating Your Anxious Child in School and Home
written by Dr. Liz Matheis, published on Psychology Today
Anxiety can be a debilitating emotional experience. It has the ability to take a pleasant moment and turn it into a disaster with all of the “what ifs” that could happen. Anxiety lies, and it creates a sense of danger or incredible discomfort in daily life that is exhausting and can be debilitating and limiting.
Since March 2020, anxiety for our children, teens, and young adults has reached disturbingly high levels. Masks, social distancing, vaccinations, etc. have been a part of our daily language, thoughts, and conversation. We fear for the academic skills that our children have lost as well as the social and emotional experiences that our children have missed due to isolation, quarantine, and shutdowns.
Since September 2020, many of our children, teens, and young adults have needed extra support in school due to the high levels of anxiety that have resulted in school phobia, avoidance, and emotional shutdown. Children who were once high achievers stopped logging into classes, turning in assignments, completing homework, participating in class lessons, and studying for exams. Our children and teens did not wish to turn their cameras on or participate in class discussions because of the perceived direct focus on each child and the attention that was created. Our kids struggled to keep up with the list of assignments listed on different online portals such as Google Classroom. How many children, including my own, have had difficulty in uploading a document and hitting “submit”? Many. Too many.