Supporting Your Teenager With Anxiety
A Two-Hour Masterclass with
Dr Menaz Akhtar and
Dr Natasha Langan
SATURDAY 20TH FEBRUARY
2021, 11am - 1pm
£30
In this Masterclass, you'll learn:
1
The Science Behind Anxiety
Knowledge is power! Understanding why we get anxious will help you to help your child.
2
Anxiety Triggers
You will look at the root causes and triggers of your child's anxiety, enabling you to develop an action plan.
3
Practical Strategies
Dr Akhtar and Dr Langan will focus heavily on concrete, practical strategies you can put into action straight away.
You Are Not Alone!
- Anxiety is one of the most common emotional difficulties experienced by teenagers in the UK.
- Anxiety can have a massive impact on a teenager's life. Parents often feel powerless to help, and family life can be severely affected. But it doesn't have to be this way.
- There are many ways in which we can both prevent and manage anxiety, using strategies involving the body and mind.
- You can help your teenager to learn strategies and skills to manage their anxiety, which they will be able to use for the rest of their lives.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What ages is the Masterclass suitable for?
This masterclass is aimed at parents of teenage children. However, parents of children who are slightly younger will also find that the information and techniques are highly relevant.
What are the experience and qualifications of the hosts?
Dr Menaz Akhtar
Menaz is a Clinical Psychologist who has worked with people across the lifespan from diverse backgrounds. She specialises in working with children and adolescents experiencing mood and anxiety disorders. She has worked in NHS psychological services for 15 years and independent psychological services, delivering evidence-based therapies for 6 years.
-She has a degree and doctorate in Psychology from the University of Oxford.
-She is an accredited cognitive behavioural psychotherapist.
-Along with cognitive behavioural therapy, she specialises in interpersonal psychotherapy, compassion focussed therapy and motivational interviewing.
-She provides supervision, training and teaching on a range of psychological difficulties.
Dr Natasha Langan
Natasha is a Clinical Psychologist with a specialist interest in working with teenagers and young people. She has worked in CAMHS, Oxford University Counselling Service, Health Psychology Services in the NHS and in independent psychology services such as Everlief and Oxford ADHD and Autism Service.
-She has a degree, masters and doctorate in Psychology from University College Cork, University of Exeter and University of Southampton.
-She has a diploma in relationship therapy.
-She uses cognitive behaviour therapy and 'third wave approaches' such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy and Mindfulness in her therapeutic work.
-She is starting to train as a mindfulness teacher in 2021 and values mindfulness and compassion approaches in her work with young people, adults and couples.
Should I attend the Masterclass if I am on a waiting list for face-to-face support for my child?
The Masterclass may help you feel supported while you wait for your appointment. The Masterclass is not the same as therapy or individualized advice. It will provide information and guidance. If you are urgently concerned about your child you should see your GP or another health professional immediately.
My child is autistic/has ASD/ASC. Is this Masterclass suitable?
Yes. Although it is not specifically aimed at autistic teens, Dr Akhtar and Dr Langan are very experienced in working with teenagers with autism.