Please see the below training which is being put on by Derbyshire Parent/Carer voice. Their website is linked
here, where you can find out more about what they do and also sign up to receive emails regarding more upcoming opportunities.
Supporting an Anxious Child: A practical anxiety webinar for parents and carers
Thursday 14th May
12:00 noon – 2:00pm
Online Via Teams
Facilitated by:
Nikki Webster
Clinical Director, RMN
Bridge the Gap Child Mental Health CIC
Does your child get stuck in worry or repeat the same fears over and over?
Do they struggle to switch off their thoughts at bedtime, at school, or when facing new situations?
You’re not alone and there are ways you can help.
This supportive and practical webinar will help you better understand why children overthink and what anxiety is trying to do. You’ll learn simple, compassionate tools you can use at home to support your child with greater confidence.
What you’ll learn:
- What overthinking looks like in children (and why it happens)
- The brain’s worry system and how anxiety tries to keep children safe
- How reassurance can sometimes unintentionally fuel anxiety
- Helpful language swaps that soothe the nervous system
- Practical strategies to help children contain and process anxious thoughts
- How to help children feel braver, not just calmer
All advice is rooted in emotional literacy and child development and is delivered without judgement.
You’ll leave with:
- 5 simple tools you can use straight away
- Supportive scripts for tricky moments
- A better understanding of your child’s inner world
- Greater confidence to respond calmly and effectively
Who is this webinar for?
Parents and carers of children and young people aged 4–18 who experience:
- Anxiety and worry spirals
- Bedtime fears and “what if?” thinking
- Avoidance of stressful tasks
- Difficulty coping with uncertainty or change
Why join us?
When you understand what worry is trying to do, anxiety becomes less frightening, and connection becomes the most powerful tool you have. Together, we can help children feel supported, safe, and capable of facing life’s challenges.