Town Hall June 2024: Helping Parents & Kids When They Express High Emotional Distress

This expert-led presentation is for parents about how to help their kids and themselves when their kids express high levels of emotional distress. Our presenters will talk about ways parents can calm themselves, share tips for talking to kids with age-appropriate information, and know when to find help from a professional. There will be a Q&A session immediately following the presentation.
Introduction by Suzanne Edison at 00:14-00:32
Luke Turnier PsyD: Anxiety and Mood Related Challenges Among Children with JDM 00:33-03:05
What Is Anxiety? 03:06-04:20
Functions of Anxiety 04:21-06:24
Presentations of Anxiety 06:25-08:26
Strategies to help child with anxiety 08:27-15:48
Asking for Help 15:49-16:47
Depression 16:48-18:39
Withdraw Cycle 18:42-20:20
Strategies to help child with depression 20:21-21:40
Asking for help 21:41-23:50
Closing 23:51-24:25
Ronda Thorington, LPC: Introduction 25:01-28:09
Impacts of Mood 28:10-31:07
Big Feelings - how to respond 31:08-38:38
Seeking additional support 38:39-41:32
Finding the right therapist 41:33-45:02
Screening a potential therapist questions 45:03-45:39
Where do you find a therapist 45:40-48:54
Building Support in the Family 48:55-53:11