Children and Youth Workshops
Mental Health and Addictions

Anxiety in Children and Youth

Practical Intervention Strategies

Childhood and adolescence are critical times for emotional development, and anxiety patterns can begin that continue into adulthood. This workshop equips caregivers with an understanding of the nervous system and teaches diverse skills to decrease anxiety and expand the capacity for children and youth to manage their emotions and anxious thoughts.

4.9 (12,500+ enrolled)
Start Learning View Upcoming Dates
Available for Private Delivery
Certificate Included

Practical Strategies for Supporting Anxious Youth

Childhood and adolescence are critical times for emotional and psychological development. During these stages, anxiety patterns can begin that continue into adulthood. Anxiety represents our body’s natural alarm system, signalling the possibility of danger. When this response arises too frequently or intensely and doesn’t match actual situations of danger, it can interfere with life and cause great distress. Having caregivers who are equipped to support and teach children and youth skills for managing and interrupting their anxiety patterns is crucial for early intervention. This workshop will provide a structure for understanding how anxiety works in the nervous system. Participants will also learn a diverse range of skills that can be taught and practiced with children and youth. These skills are designed to decrease anxiety and expand the capacity for managing emotions and anxious thought patterns.

Learning Objectives

Explain the definition and role of anxiety
Identify when anxiety is becoming more ‘disordered’
Describe how anxiety manifests in the brain and nervous system
Recognize signs of regulation
Identify an integrated plan for treating anxiety
Apply strategies for increasing regulation and reducing anxiety
12,500+
Professionals Trained
4.7 Stars
Trustpilot Rating
500+
Organizations Served

Choose Your Format

Training options built for real-world needs.

Most Popular

On-Demand Workshop

Recorded workshop for flexible, self‑paced learning.

$149
/ per person
Start right away – no scheduling required
Learn at your own pace, in manageable sections
Follow along with a full downloadable manual
Earn a certificate and continuing education credits
Access anytime, on any device
Share access across your team for consistent learning
Start Learning

Live Virtual Workshop

Interactive sessions with experienced facilitators.

From $299
/ per person
Learn from an experienced facilitator
Ask questions and get real-time guidance
Connect and learn alongside peers
Engage in discussions and practical exercises
Earn 6 CECs per day of training
Receive a certificate upon completion
View Upcoming Dates

Private Training

1 day

Personalized training solutions for your team.

Starting at
$3300
per session

Additional Options

On-Demand Webinar

Condensed training in a video format.
Manual

Standalone written learning resource.

What You'll Learn

Walk away with the knowledge and tools to make a meaningful difference. The objectives below outline what you'll be equipped to do after completing this training.

Understand Anxiety and Caregiver Response

Explore anxiety’s natural purpose and how caregivers' responses influence children’s anxiety patterns.

Stress, Fear, and Anxiety

Examine the nature of stress, fear, and anxiety and how they interact in children and youth.

Stress Response and Statistics

Learn about the stress response system and review prevalence and trends.

Working With Anxiety

Gain an overview of working with anxiety in children and youth.

Body-Oriented and Mind‑Body Strategies

Practice body-oriented and mind-body techniques for managing anxiety.

Cognitive and Behavioural Strategies

Learn cognitive-behavioural strategies and steps toward building new patterns for managing anxiety.

Our Approach

Grounded in research, practical application, and real‑world experience.

Accessible

Clear, approachable learning without unnecessary jargon.

Applicable

Content designed for real‑world challenges and opportunities.

Engaging

Facilitators bring content to life through stories and examples.

Practical

Skills and tools designed for everyday use in your setting.

What People Are Saying

Insights from our participants.

"

It's not always easy to facilitate a six-hour session, but it flew by. Perfectly timed, packed with useful, relevant information, curated to address the unique needs of our group."

K. Decle

University of British Columbia, Office of Student Academic Services

"

This was one of the best trainings our organization has had. Staff were so engaged and came away energized and excited rather than tired and drained."

T. Etienne

Portal Youth Outreach Association

"

CTRI is a great source for learning. They were easy to work with and our facilitator presented in an engaging and interactive way that kept people interested and attentive."

J. Grimes

Optimism Place Women's Shelter and Support Services

FAQ's

Common questions about the training.

This training is for:

Mental health professionals
Social services and community‑based professionals
First responders and emergency services
Health care workers and support staff
School and post‑secondary personnel
Leaders, managers, and supervisors
Human resources and people operations teams
Employees in corporate or business settings
Anyone working in people‑centred or support roles

What does this workshop teach?

+

This training helps caregivers and helpers understand how anxiety develops in children and youth, and provides a range of practical skills to reduce anxious patterns and build emotional regulation.

Who should be attending this training?

+

This workshop is designed for parents, teachers, counsellors, social workers, and anyone who supports children or youth experiencing anxiety.

How is this different from the general Anxiety workshop?

+

This workshop is specifically designed for those working with children and youth, with content tailored to child development, the role of caregivers, and age-appropriate intervention strategies.

Does this training include body-based strategies?

+

Yes. Participants learn both body-oriented and cognitive-behavioural techniques that can be practiced with young people in real settings.

Is this training available online?

+

Yes. This workshop is available in live, on-demand, and private delivery formats. View current dates or contact CTRI to book for your team.

Can schools or community organizations book this training privately?

+

Yes. This workshop is well-suited for private delivery in schools, community agencies, health care settings, and family service organizations. Contact CTRI to arrange a session.

Support Children and Youth With Anxiety

Gain tools to understand anxiety in young people and teach practical skills to reduce anxious patterns and build resilience. View training options or bring this workshop to your team.

Start Learning View Upcoming Dates

Available for Private Delivery

Certificate Included

Private Training

Close

Custom Training for Your Team

We can deliver any of our training for your group, on your schedule.

How it works

  • Step 1 — Contact us to discuss your needs and choose a topic.
  • Step 2 — Talk pricing, and we'll work out a detailed proposal.
  • Step 3 — Confirm the details such as the facilitator and training date.

Fill out the form below or give us a call at 1-877-353-3205

Let's get started

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Name(Required)