Understanding Our Differences is pleased to invite you to join us on Tuesday, March 1st at 7:00pm for this special evening presentation on Anxiety in Children with noted child psychologist Dr. Karen Levine. This program in presented in recognition of the critical importance of mental health for all children, with and without disabilities.
In this talk, Dr. Levine will discuss:
- Identifying anxiety in children – with and without a disability
- Helpful amounts of anxiety and “too much” anxiety
- Generalized anxiety and specific fears and phobias
- What factors increase anxiety
- Some impacts of the pandemic
- Takeaways for your parenting toolkit and further resources
There will be plenty of time for Q&A with Dr. Levine.
Karen Levine, Ph.D., is a Psychologist in private practice, and a Lecturer on Psychiatry, part-time, at Harvard Medical School. She works primarily with young children and their parents, including children with or without a developmental disability, with a special focus on treating anxiety. With Naomi Chedd, LMHC, she coauthored three books including Attacking Anxiety and many articles.
This event is free. Advance registration is required. Click to register for this program. If you need help with filling out the form or have questions contact: info@UnderstandingOurDifferences.org
Link for more information and a downloadable event flyer.
Understanding Our Differences’ mission is to educate communities to value and accept people of all abilities through school-based, interactive disability awareness programs.