Does your child struggle with fears and worries, phobias, separation anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), or other anxiety-related challenges? Do you find yourself wanting to help your child push through these fears so they can become more confident, resilient, and independent?

Anxiety in children often affects the entire family. When a child is anxious, parents can begin to feel anxious too. Many parents describe feeling like they are constantly “walking on eggshells,” unsure of what might trigger their child’s distress or how to respond in a way that truly helps. Over time, this can leave parents feeling frustrated, exhausted, and even helpless.

If this sounds familiar, this group is for you.

In this group, we will explore childhood anxiety from a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) perspective. You will learn how anxiety works in the brain and body, why certain fears become so powerful for children, and how well-intentioned parenting responses can sometimes unintentionally reinforce anxiety.

Together, we will identify the key patterns to watch for when your child is anxious, including avoidance behaviors, reassurance seeking, and emotional escalation. Understanding these patterns helps parents respond in ways that encourage courage and independence rather than unintentionally feeding the anxiety.

We will also discuss how parents can remain emotionally calm, physically neutral, and supportive when their child is distressed. Children often look to their parents to determine how serious a situation is, so learning how to model calm and confidence is one of the most powerful tools you can develop.

Throughout the group, you will learn practical Cognitive Behavioral parenting strategies that help children gradually face their fears, build tolerance for discomfort, and develop confidence in their own ability to handle difficult situations. These strategies are designed to help your child rely less on reassurance or avoidance and instead learn how to work through anxiety step by step.

Our goal is not to eliminate anxiety completely—because some anxiety is a normal part of life—but to help children develop the skills and resilience needed to face their fears and move forward with confidence.

By the end of the group, you will walk away with a clearer understanding of your child’s anxiety, a practical parenting plan, and tools you can start using right away to help your child become more capable, confident, and independent.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This group is designed for parents of anxious children who feel unsure about how to effectively help their child manage anxiety. Many parents know their child is struggling but feel at a loss about what to do or how to respond when anxiety shows up in daily life.

This group is a great fit for parents who:

  • Feel like they are walking on eggshells around their child’s fears or worries

  • Find themselves constantly reassuring, accommodating, or rescuing their child from anxiety-provoking situations

  • Are unsure when to push their child to face fears and when to step in with support

  • Notice that their child’s anxiety is affecting school, friendships, sleep, or family life

  • Want to learn practical tools and strategies to help their child build confidence and independence

This is a great group for parents who want a clearer understanding of how anxiety works and are looking for a practical plan to help their child gradually face fears, build resilience, and gain the confidence needed to handle difficult situations on their own.

INSTRUCTOR

Randy Floyd, LSCSW, Founder, Clinical Level Therapist

Randy is the founder of Midwest Anxiety. He is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker who is an optimist and passionate about helping people focus on what they can do rather than what they can't do. Randy believes building a strong therapeutic relationship and tapping into a person's strengths are the most essential components of the therapeutic experience. Randy is passionate about changing the way we do mental health. He is focused on making mental health normal, a positive experience. He is also adamant about doing mental health differently. Randy believes the "old ways" suggest mental health is for the "broken" or "mentally ill." Randy believes that "Everyone Struggles." Sure. Some people struggle more than others, but everyone struggles with something. With this belief, Randy is focused on providing a wide range of programs and services to help people be mentally well ;) Go give Randy a fist bump on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

SCHEDULE

We’ll meet virtually on Saturdays from 1:00pm-2:00pm. A secure video link will be provided after registration.

FEE

$25.00 per week.

CANCELLATION POLICY

We know life gets busy. If you are unable to participate in a session, please cancel at least 24 hours in advance and you will not be charged.

REGISTRATION

Spots are limited. To guarantee a place in the group, please register early.

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