Overview

This hands-on workshop provides a comprehensive overview of emotional regulation and anger in children aged 4-12 years. It is full of practical ideas for working with preschool and primary school aged children and their families. Over 20 engaging therapeutic activities that can be used with children and their families are also included. Participants receive a copy of Fiona Zandt's new book, Creative Ways to Help Children Regulate and Manage Anger (rrp $66.99).

Learning Outcomes

In this workshop you will learn about -

• Emotional regulation and anger in children aged 4-12 years
• Understanding what the child and family need in therapy
• Strategies for calming the body
• How to help children understand and express anger
• How grown ups can help children regulate
• Cognitive strategies and problem solving
• Over 20 new creative activities that you can use with children and families

Presenter(s)

Dr Fiona Zandt and Dr Suzanne Barrett, Clinical Psychologists

About the presenter(s)

Dr Suzanne Barrett and Dr Fiona Zandt are both Clinical Psychologists who work with children, adolescents and families. They have over 40 years combined experience working in a range of settings, including the Royal Children's Hospital, CAMHS, and private practice, with children and adolescents with a broad range of psychological problems. Their approach draws heavily on ACT, DBT and CBT, utilising developmentally appropriate playful strategies. They emphasise working with families and have a strong system focus.

Fiona and Suzanne are authors of the Creative Ways to Help Children book series for therapists published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers and have been running Creative Child Therapy Workshops together since 2014. Please visit www.childpsychologyworkshops.com.au for information about their books, workshops, online training and free resources for therapists working with children and families.

Notes

Numbers limited to 35 participants to ensure an interactive, hands-on day of learning.

Please see booking page for the cancellation policy.

Website/s

https://childpsychologyworkshops.com.au/helping-children-regulate-and-manage-anger/