American School Counselor Association: Anxiety and Stress Management Specialist Training

Anxiety disorders affect one in eight children and teens and more than a quarter of teens report experiencing extreme stress during the school year. Research shows that anxiety, if left untreated, can drastically impact a student’s ability to succeed in school. Whether it’s the perfectionist who fears receiving less than an A+ on an assignment, or the adolescent who’s overly self-conscious and feels judged by her peers, or the first grader who panics when his mother drops him off for school, anxiety can take many shapes and forms. School counselors play a critical role in promoting calmness and encouragement to their anxious students. Learn proven strategies for both individual and group counseling with students affected by anxiety. This class requires registration for the online course through ASCA. Courses are $29 for members and $49 for non-members through May 31. You must complete the exam to earn credit for this course.

Grades: Only Open to Counselors

NEPF Standards: Counselor Professional Responsibilities

Dates: Virtual meeting June 8 at 9:30 AM, 2 additional google meets times to be determined.

Credits: 52.5 Hours Recertification and Salary Schedule Credit (3.5 Credit)