Supporting Children With Anxiety
Understand how Anxiety impacts the whole child - physically, emotionally and socially - and what you can do to support them
Supporting Children with Anxiety
Recording Now Available
A Live Webinar with Chartered Health Psychologist Lorraine Lynch
"Worrying is carrying tomorrow’s load with today’s strength - carrying two days at once."
Anxiety among children is on the rise, with 1 in 10 now experiencing symptoms that affect their daily lives. Yet, access to adequate support remains limited. To bridge this gap, the Child Psychology Institute has developed this research-based webinar, designed to educate and empower parents, teachers and professionals working with children.
Anxiety is one of the most common emotional difficulties now seen in Irish primary schools, with nearly 8 in 10 school principals reporting anxiety as a growing issue among their pupils. Research from the Children’s School Lives study at UCD shows that one-third of children experience anxiety before and after standardised tests, and teachers consistently report rising distress since the pandemic.
National data suggests around 10-11% of young people in Ireland live with an anxiety disorder, but many more struggle quietly with worries that impact learning, attention and wellbeing.
This practical and evidence-based webinar will help teachers, SNAs and parents understand the signs of anxiety in children, explore what triggers it in school settings, and learn strategies to build calm, confidence and emotional resilience in the child.
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, social worker or healthcare professional, this session will equip you with a deeper understanding of childhood anxiety and practical strategies to support young people effectively.
IF YOU MISSED THE LIVE EVENT, A WEBINAR RECORDING IS AVAILABLE IN THE PORTAL HERE FOR YOU TO WATCH IN YOUR OWN TIME.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ The science behind anxiety and its increasing prevalence
✅ The difference between temporary anxiety and long-term patterns
✅ Understanding the body's fight-or-flight response
✅ Common anxiety-related diagnoses and conditions
✅ How anxiety serves a purpose - and how to manage it effectively
Why Purchase?
Modern research confirms that anxiety is both a psychological and physiological experience, affecting how children think, feel and even perceive the world around them. Symptoms can manifest in unexpected ways - such as breathing difficulties, blurred vision and heightened sensitivity to surroundings - due to a dysregulated nervous system.
Rather than simply labeling anxiety as a "disorder," this webinar takes a holistic and science-backed approach, helping attendees understand what anxiety truly is and how to navigate it with confidence.
What Others Say:
"This webinar completely transformed how I understand and approach anxiety. I feel so much more confident in supporting both my children and the students I work with."
Amanda Henson, Parent & Teacher
Join us for this insightful, practical, and empowering session to gain the tools you need to help children navigate anxiety with resilience.
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Your Instructor
Dr Lorraine Lynch is the Clinical Director of the Child Psychology Institute (CPI). She holds a Professional Doctorate in Health Psychology from London Metropolitan University (LMU) and is accredited by the HCPC and BPS. Her research thesis was based on the lived experience of children with Dyspraxia/Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) from the perspective of their parents. During her doctorate training, she completed placements in the private sector working on breastfeeding advocacy and support, and also within the NHS (Kidderminster Hospital, Birmingham) working on the promotion of digital health solutions. Dr Lorraine has won numerous awards within the social innovation and enterprise space, receiving a Social Entrepreneurs Ireland award in 2014, Enterprise Ireland's New Frontiers Award in 2021 and Network Ireland 'Power Within Champion' Award in 2022. Dr Lorraine is also the author of two books designed to promote children’s wellness - #100happydays4kids and Closing Saor’s Day.
Her most important role is a mother to three smallies, who serve as a constant reminder of how much potential exists within each child.
“Even the tallest trees always begin as a seed.” A. J. Darkholme