How To Reduce Back To School Stress, Anxiety: Access Expert Advice

VIRGINIA — With students returning to their schools in the coming weeks, many families may be seeking resources to help reduce the stress of their children and adolescents.

In August, experts from Dominion Hospital will be offering a three-part Webex series for parents, legal guardians, educators or other school personnel looking to learn methods for recognizing and reducing stress among young people. To register, visit dominionhospital.com/parentingseries

• Practical Strategies for Reducing Stress and Increasing Success: Wednesday, Aug. 10, 7:30-8 p.m.., Hannah Flanders, LCSW, director of social work, and Ashley Summers. Learning objectives include recognizing the five domains that may contribute to wellness, how to take advantage of routine, and identifying strategies to enhance social and family life.
• Managing Back to School Anxiety: Effective Guidance for Parents: Wednesday, Aug. 17, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Mike Repie, Ph.D, senior director of clinical services. Learning objectives include understanding why parenting a child with anxiety is so difficult, projecting confidence to your children, and recognizing appropriate parental skills in response to emotional arousal in their children.
• Recognizing Mental Health Symptoms and Known When to Seek Help: Wednesday, Aug. 24, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Kristen Ceramic, MSN PMH-BC, CARN. Learning objectives include understanding the continuum of behavioral healthcare and recognizing warning signs of present and escalating issues.