BUILDING A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP WITH ANXIETY
Explore how anxiety develops in children, why they respond the way they do, and gain practical, evidence-based tools for anxiety-aware practice.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR EDUCATORS
Understanding Anxiety
Building understanding of what happens in the brain and body when children experience anxiety.
This two-hour professional development workshop explores how anxiety develops and affects children's brains, why children respond the way they do in anxious moments, and how educators can respond with greater understanding and confidence.
Participants will explore the neural and body systems involved in anxiety, consider real-world scenarios, and gain practical, brain-aligned strategies that can be applied across early learning, kindergarten, and school environments.
WORKSHOP DETAILS
Duration: 2 hours
Cost: $1,200 + GST
Funding: Eligible for Kindy Uplift Funding
WHAT TO EXPECT:
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COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
How anxiety develops and affects children's brains
Why children respond the way they do in anxious moments
Understanding the neural and body systems involved in anxiety
Evidence-based, brain-aligned strategies for supporting anxious children
Real scenarios and practical tools for anxiety-aware practice
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WHY ATTEND?
This workshop supports educators to build their understanding of anxiety while strengthening their confidence and capability to support children's social-emotional wellbeing.
Supports social-emotional learning and wellbeing
Builds educator confidence and capability
Supports anxiety-aware practice
Strengthens inclusive and responsive practice
Meets Kindy Uplift funding priorities where applicable
EYLF & QKLG ALIGNMENT
For early childhood and kindergarten settings, the workshop aligns with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline (QKLG) across areas including relationships, inclusion, professional learning, collaboration, critical reflection, and responsive learning environments.
Detailed EYLF and QKLG alignment information is available in the workshop documentation.
WHAT YOU’LL TAKE AWAY:
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Practical knowledge you can take straight back into your learning environment.
Practical strategies to support children and yourself
Greater confidence in responding to anxiety
A deeper understanding of children's responses
Tools for fostering emotional resilience
Strategies for creating safe, inclusive, and calm learning environments
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A THOUGHTFUL AND PRACTICAL APPROACH
At Dynamic Connections Therapy, we believe professional development should do more than provide information. Our workshops connect evidence and theory with practical strategies, real-world examples, and opportunities for reflection so educators can build confidence in supporting the children they work with.
Our multidisciplinary perspective brings together understanding of development, behaviour, relationships, regulation, and wellbeing in ways that are meaningful across educational settings.
Looking for Professional Development?
Whether you're looking for professional development for a kindergarten, early learning service, or school team, our workshops can be tailored to support the needs of your educators and the children they work with.