Course: Anxiety in Children and Young People during COVID-19

Young people – even infants and toddlers – are keen observers of people and environments, and they notice and react to stress in their parents and other caregivers, peers, and …

Fear, uncertainty, and anxiety are bound to be heightened by the response to COVID-19. This fear and anxiety can especially affect people already suffering from anxiety, and repeated news cycles …

When having your conversation: Everyone’s child is different, and some will want to talk more than others. What’s most important is that you’re there for them when they’re ready to …

Furthermore to what we have covered in this activity there are other practices you should consider in conversations with your child. Help them to reflect on how they’re feeling and …

Validating someone’s feelings does not mean you agree with the beliefs underlying those feelings, but it means you acknowledge the presence of those feelings and that you understand that such …

We encourage you to take this course as you see fit and at your own pace, whatever makes you most comfortable. In the first week we look at anxiety itself. …

Honest and regular communication is key. Not talking about something can make children worry more. Children often rely on their friends and social media for the news. Parents and carers …

Congratulations on completing week 1. We hope that you have found the information useful. To recap, we have covered the fundamentals of anxiety and its causes as well as the …

This course would not be possible if it wasn’t for amazing contributors and artists who provided materials so that we can make rich courses. In appreciation of their work we …

In this video Dr Paul Linsley introduces the course, its aims and its contents. We hope that this gives you an idea of what we are going to cover over …

In this video we describe a technique to help young people manage anxiety. This exercise is called “cushion stacking” and looks at how worries can pile up and how the …

We hope that you have found this activity on mindfulness useful. Here are a few more things to consider. Acknowledging Bring yourself into the present moment by deliberately adopting a …

Let’s start with these simple ways to attune children with their bodies. At a young age, humans naturally curious about the strength and flexibility of their bodies. It’s a great …

Mindfulness meditation is paying attention in a systemic way to whatever you decide to focus on, which can include awareness of your thoughts. By listening to your thoughts, you discover …