? intervention, prevention for anxiety, depression in children and youth - Austin Resilience Development Inc.
PREVENTING  AND  TREATING  ANXIETY  IN  CHILDREN  AND  YOUTH
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Austin Resilience Development Inc is a Licensed Pathways Health and Research Centre Training Partner and the exclusive provider of FRIENDS for Life training in Ontario, Quebec, the Maritimes, the Northwest Territories, the Yukon, and Nunavut.

FRIENDS One Day Group Training Workshops

Pathways Health and Research Centre A one-day FRIENDS for Life Group Training is required for certification to run the program in a group setting for either prevention or treatment. All FRIENDS training is accredited by Pathways Health and Research Centre Pathways Health and Research Centre.

TRAINING DATES

  • FUN FRIENDS - One-Day Group Training Workshop for Professionals Working With Young Children (4-7 years)
    • Toronto: Friday January 27, 2012   FULL

     
  • FRIENDS for Life - One-Day Group Training Workshop for Professionals Working With Children (8-12 years)
    • Toronto: Thursday January 26, 2012   FULL

     
  • MY FRIENDS YOUTH - One-Day Anxiety Program Training for Professionals Working With Youth
     

Training Overview

The FRIENDS Training is interactive and participants learn how to run the FRIENDS program in a group setting with children and youth. Topics covered in training include:
  • The characteristics, aetiology, and prevalence of anxiety and depression
  • The importance of early intervention and prevention programs
  • The theoretical model used (cognitive, physiological, learning)
  • FRIENDS skills and strategies for coping with stress and enhancing emotional resilience
  • The teaching philosophy of the FRIENDS program (peer and experiential learning)
  • Involving parents in the program
  • Implementing the FRIENDS program in your setting.
To sign up for training go to www.friendsrt.com/training.html or contact Austin Resilience Development at 613-692-3764 or contactus@friendsrt.com