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4.2.11 Moving from “But What If” to “I Can”: Parenting the Anxious Gifted Child
Anxieties are a normal part of the human experience, but when a child’s worries create dramatic lifestyle changes for the entire family and long-term, pervasive problems with navigating the world, parents may not know what to do. The number of students affected by anxiety has increased markedly in recent years, and parents need strategies to help their children manage their symptoms and improve their children’s outlook on life. Presenters will discuss typical sources of anxiety as well as effective ways of working with students who have anxiety concerns. They will consider small, incremental changes and specific strategies parents can begin using today.