| Type | Price |
|---|---|
For Members Standard Price Subsidy/Grant Applied Reduced Member Price |
$205.00 -$180.00 $25.00 |
| Non-Members | $305.00 |
Description
How can we possibly want to embrace anxiety? This professional learning will provide educators with the tools to do this for the students and families they work with. They may even find that the strategies will assist them in their own roles. Externalising unhelpful thought patterns and anchoring ourselves into our deeper values brings direction and purpose in the face of life's ever-changing challenges. Come to this workshop and gain insights and approaches to embracing anxiety.
The course will cover:
- Anxiety – origin story
- Neurobiology of anxiety – brain development fight, flight freeze response
- Acceptance and commitment training with a focus on the thought process involved in communicating with others experiencing anxiety and managing our own regulation and anxiety
- Emotional regulation practice and strategies – acceptance, values
- What is psychological flexibility?
- Validation as a strategy to promote brave behaviour
Outcomes
- Understanding anxiety
- Strategies to manage anxiety in ourselves and others
- Psychological flexibility and awareness as a goal
- Practical framework for working with self and others
Presenters
Diann Kerr (AISWA Staff)
Psychologist
Ben Smithers (AISWA Staff)
Registered Psychologist
Ben is a registered psychologist who has worked exclusively within independent schools across his career. Starting as a university placement student with AISWA in 2022, Ben supports a caseload of unique schools with a variety of religious affiliations, educational philosophies, and regional statuses. Ben’s passion is in supporting students of diversity and advocating for the needs of neurodiverse students. Ben also has a special interest in the psychology of the internet, including cyber-safety, online communities, and the impact of video game use on mental health, wellbeing, and sense of belonging.
Wendy Vasquez (AISWA Staff)
Senior Psychologist
Wendy Vasquez is a seasoned school psychologist with extensive experience in Independent Schools. An accredited Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) trainer, she is also trained in Collaborative Proactive Solutions (CPS) by Dr. Ross Greene. Since 2015 at AISWA, Wendy has worked collaboratively with teachers, parents, and students to promote inclusive, supportive educational environments. Her interests include student and teacher wellbeing, autism, ADHD, SLD, trauma-aware practices, childhood attachment, and parenting.
Terms & Conditions
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Segments
Understanding Anxiety: Supporting Anxious Learners
Date / Time
28 Apr 2026 Starts: 09:00 Finishes: 12:00Delivery Format : In Person
AISWA
Address41 Walters Drive
Osborne Park WA 6017
Australia