The Norman Howard School is offering a workshop on Thursday, March 18, 2010 entitled “Helping Children Cope with Anxiety” featuring Aureen Pinto Wagner, Ph.D.

There is a $10 fee and pre-registration is required by March 17, 2010.   See the attached PDF flier for more details or contact Julie Murray at Norman Howard School (585) 334-8010.

Dr. Wagner will discuss various forms of anxiety including worry, separation anxiety, school refusal, perfectionism, social anxiety, panic, obsessions and compulsions.  She will help you tell the differences between normal and problem anxiety, recognize early warning signs, and learn how anxiety manifests in school.  Dr. Wagner will discuss effective treatment of anxiety, focusing on cognitive-behavioral therapy.  She will offer valuable practical guidance and specific how-to strategies to use at home and school to help children conquer anxiety.