Building a Healthy Relationship with Anxiety

This professional development workshop explores how anxiety develops and affects children’s brains, why children respond the way they do in anxious moments, and practical, evidence-based strategies to support anxious children. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the neural and body systems involved in anxiety and leave with tools they can apply immediately in the classroom or care setting.

Duration: 2 hours
Cost: $1,200 + GST – Eligible for Kindy Uplift Funding

Workshop Content:

• How anxiety develops and affects children’s brains

• Why children respond the way they do in anxious moments

• Evidence-based, brain-aligned strategies for supporting anxious children

• Understanding the neural and body systems involved in anxiety

• Real scenarios and practical tools for anxiety-aware practice

Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) Alignment:

• Secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships

• Equity, inclusion and high expectations

• Critical reflection and ongoing professional learning

• Holistic, responsive, and inclusive learning environments

Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline (QKLG) Alignment:

• Respectful relationships

• High expectations, equity and inclusion

• Collaborative partnerships

• Critical reflection and responsive teaching

• Safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments

Why Attend:

• Supports social-emotional learning and wellbeing

• Builds educator confidence and capability

• Meets Kindy Uplift funding priorities

Walk Away With:

• Practical strategies to support children and yourself

• Confidence in fostering emotional resilience

• Tools for creating safe, inclusive, and calm learning environments