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2 CEUs. 2 Hours.
Discover comprehensive insights and practical strategies tailored for occupational therapists in effectively managing paediatric anxiety. Whether you’re an academic seeking to integrate cutting-edge neuroscience, a therapist treating children and teenagers, or a concerned parent, this course offers invaluable resources.
This course will review
- Background to anxiety
- Context of current levels of global anxiety
- Understanding the brain in anxiety
- Hidden signs of anxiety in children and teenagers
- Knowing where to start in therapy to prepare a child for thinking and learning
- The concept of FUSION in anxiety management
- Creating safe spaces: Managing anxiety and challenging behaviours in the therapy room
- Practical tools to assist parents to manage anxiety
- Dealing with the anxious parent
- A note on medication
This course will expire on 31 December 2026.
Back by popular demand. The OT Link is delighted to welcome renowned Naomi Holdt to present Couch CPD.
NAOMI HOLDT is an author, speaker and psychologist based in KwaZulu-Natal. She is a mom of two who has over 20 years of experience in education, educational psychology, and psychotherapy. As a parenting professional, Naomi has worked extensively with children, teens and parents across the world.
Find her on Facebook and Instagram as naomiholdtpsychologist. Naomi’s book ‘Bounce: How to Raise Resilient Kids and Teens’ has been described as an easy-to-read, effective guide that can make an immediate difference to parents’ approach and their relationship with their children.
Based on years of experience as a parent and parenting expert, it provides accessible information and advice, thought-provoking exercises, and proven techniques.
