Taming Worry Dragons
Anxiety Group for Kids
For children 8-11 years old who are scared, worried, and withdrawn to building courage, confidence, and feeling more calm.
For children 8-11 years old who are scared, worried, and withdrawn to building courage, confidence, and feeling more calm.
![Child Anxiety Group Taming Worry Dragons starting in mid October!](https://www.acorncounselling.org/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/TWD1-e1681246871211-q4vgqike8gjl87ozjouwohdbxkrjt03n3jscb4l9d8.png)
If you’ve noticed your child is…
- Shy, uncomfortable and withdrawn in new situations, even if they were initially excited
- Unable to cope with seemingly simple situations, or they refuse to even try
- Complaining of stomach aches or headaches, especially before big events
- Worrying about a lot of things, questioning parents, or needing a lot of reassurance, but no matter how much you reassure – they still worry.
Taming Worry Dragons Kids Group is an effective way for your child to go from worried and withdrawn to:
Taming Worry Dragons Kids Group is an effective way for your child to go from worried and withdrawn to:
- Learning how to cope with anxiety and manage their worry
- Develop the tools and strategies to battle worries no matter what form they take
- Understand their thoughts, emotions, and behavioural responses so that they can engage and participate in things that are important to them
- Supported by parents who will join some sessions to learn alongside their child in a playful and engaging way
![Ben Weinstock Ben Weinstock](https://www.acorncounselling.org/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Untitled-design3-e1681243631697-q4vecvhp45r2w3saaygy2lfpzu4o33ne4b24y6eks8.png)
I’m Ben Weinstock, a Child & Youth Care Practitioner. I help kids learn about “Worry Dragons” and develop coping skills and strategies, so that they can participate in their world with courage and confidence.
![Anna Raworth, MSW RSW IFS therapist](https://www.acorncounselling.org/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/22-e1681225001635-q4v0v3if3ircqzejwh70yogty2gp2e5bnxlf94o6go.png)
I’m Anna Raworth, a Play Therapist, and Executive Director at Acorn Counselling. I am working with Ben to bring this fun and effective program to our community, so that kids and families can learn skills to manage anxiety.
Taming Worry Dragons is a 10-week group program designed to take your child from scared, worried, and anxious to brave, confident, and coping!
Starting Winter 2024
Reach out now to reserve your spot!