25. Helping your child manage anxiety with Jenna Kelly

21/09/2022 21 min Episodio 25

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Episode Synopsis

Today's show I am joined with Jenna Kelly a local psychoeducation consultant in the Kawartha Lakes. To talk all about anxiety and ways you can help your child manage it. 
Here is what we discuss:
- Explore how anxiety may show up in a child
- Review factors that contribute to elevated states of stress and anxiety for a child
- Discuss how common it is along with the impact Covid has had
- Jenna shares what her role as a psychoeducation consultant consists of 
- Some tips parents can take to help their child manage anxiety 
- The current gap locally with our pediatric mental health care services 

You can connect with Jenna Kelly by: Her website, Instagram or on Facebook

Resources stated in the show:
Anxiety and depression in children: Get the facts | CDC
Anxiety and Youth – Anxiety Disorders Association of Ontario
Affirmation cards Atheana mentioned:  Glow Kiddo Glow Affirmation Deck

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