Lynn D. Miller, Ph. D., Lic. Psychologist (Colorado) is an Associate Professor Emeritus in the Education and Counseling Psychology and Special Education department at the University of British Columbia. She started her career as a classroom teacher, and then worked as a school counselor K-12. She held several research grants examining the effects of empirically supported approaches to child anxiety in the public school system. She consulted to the FRIENDS program, an evidence-based curriculum based on cognitive behaviour principles, targeting anxiety. She conducted research on other models of anxiety prevention programs in schools, including Taming Worry Dragons, Skills for Social and Academic Success, Cool Little Kids, as well as an enhanced program for Aboriginal children. She completed her term as President of the Anxiety Disorders Assoc. of Canada, 2010-2014, and served as the President of the International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors (2004-2006). In 2015, she received the Mid-level career awarded by the American Psychological Association for contributions to children’s and adolescents’ mental health. She is a Fellow of the Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies Association.
Learning Opportunities
Identification and Response to Stress and Anxiety Concerns in Early Learners in School Settings
Presented By
Lynn D. Miller, Ph. D.Session Details
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| October 27, 2016 | 9:00 am to 3:30 pm |
Location
Grade Levels
AllAnxiety concerns are the most common form of psychological distress reported by children and adolescents, and can interfere significantly in the lives of children. An anxiety disorder is a level of anxiety that interferes with daily functioning, either with peer relationships, academic performance, or in family routines. Children with anxiety problems can be shy, inhibited and avoidant. School personnel are typically very good at identifying anxiety in youngsters but may not use the most effective interventions to support students.
This workshop will help you to:
- Increase awareness of the anxiety disorder spectrum
- Understand etiological and developmental aspects of anxiety
- Identify basic behavioral indicators of anxiety in children
- Develop a preliminary understanding of the current research
- Understand the efficacy of a group intervention approach in schools
- Be aware of techniques that are useful to implement immediately with an anxious child
- Become aware of resources in our community
Accommodations:
Fantasyland Hotel/West Edmonton Inn is pleased to offer ERLC an “open block” for this event. Individual Reservations can be made by contacting our Hotel Reservations Department directly at (780)444-3000 or toll-free 1-800-737-3783. Callers MUST mention they are attending the ERLC (Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium) event and the specific date to receive the negotiated rate of $170.00 weekday rate and $210.00 weekend rate at the Fantasyland Hotel; and $129.00 weekday rate and $149.00 weekend rate at the West Edmonton Inn.
Target Audience
Classroom Teachers, Educational Assistants, Special Education Teachers, Administrators, Counselors and Behaviour Consultants