Responding to Anxiety and Stress in Gifted Children
Presented by Michelle Benedict
Tuesday, August 28th from 7:00-8:00 PM
Lindenwood University
Anheuser-Busch Leadership Room (4th Floor)
Anxiety is extremely common among high-ability learners. In this workshop parents, caregivers, and professionals will learn about the psychological and physiological roots of anxiety, why it is on the rise in our children, and what to do to help children better manage it. This workshop also addresses the specific dynamics of dealing with anxiety in a high-ability learner, providing strategies and suggestions for positive mental health of children, and additional resources to explore.
Michelle Benedict is an educator, presenter, community leader, and practitioner of mindfulness. She earned a Master’s Degree in Education from Lindenwood University and is currently the Program Director for Be Mindful, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the equal access of quality mindfulness programs for all. Prior to this role, she was a teacher and special educator for 6 years. In the fall of 2017, she presented “Rise Above with Mindfulness” at the TEDx presentation at Lindenwood University. Michelle gives lectures and enrichment workshops for children and adults aimed at fostering a more connected and mindful world. She is a mother of four amazing children and lives in St. Charles, Missouri.
Tuesday, August 28th from 7:00-8:00 PM
Lindenwood University
Anheuser-Busch Leadership Room (4th Floor)
Anxiety is extremely common among high-ability learners. In this workshop parents, caregivers, and professionals will learn about the psychological and physiological roots of anxiety, why it is on the rise in our children, and what to do to help children better manage it. This workshop also addresses the specific dynamics of dealing with anxiety in a high-ability learner, providing strategies and suggestions for positive mental health of children, and additional resources to explore.
Michelle Benedict is an educator, presenter, community leader, and practitioner of mindfulness. She earned a Master’s Degree in Education from Lindenwood University and is currently the Program Director for Be Mindful, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the equal access of quality mindfulness programs for all. Prior to this role, she was a teacher and special educator for 6 years. In the fall of 2017, she presented “Rise Above with Mindfulness” at the TEDx presentation at Lindenwood University. Michelle gives lectures and enrichment workshops for children and adults aimed at fostering a more connected and mindful world. She is a mother of four amazing children and lives in St. Charles, Missouri.
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