Posted: October 25, 2018
Dear Parents/Guardians,
As part of our efforts to connect with our surrounding elementary schools, Pederson Road Elementary will be hosting an evening with Ted Leavitt, a Registered Clinical Counsellor that specializes in ADHD, Anxiety and other difficult behaviours. The Principal of Pederson Road, Lisa Dolinski, has invited parents from the surrounding schools to attend. Please see the information below.
Understanding and Healing Anxiety: Validating Your Brain
This workshop dives deep into the brain to explore the biology of the threat response, commonly known as anxiety. Learning to identify anxiety in it’s various presentations, what is going on within the brain during experiences that lead to healthy or unhealthy coping, and specific interventions designed to help individuals not only calm down, but lower their baseline level of anxiety. Though the topic is serious, it is presented in a relatable and humorous way, with relatable experiences and perspective.
Speaker: Ted Leavitt M.Sc., RCC, is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, working in private practice in Abbotsford BC and also as Program Manager for Langley Youth and Family Services. Ted specializes in impulse control problems including aggressive behavior, anxiety, ADHD, and addictive behavior, as well as attachment trauma. Ted is a very accomplished and sought-after public speaker, presenting on a variety of topics in a very informative and entertaining way. Speaking with groups as diverse as CEOs and grade four classrooms, training teachers and school staff, and educating parents on issues related to parenting and childhood mental health, Ted’s wide range of experience allows him to relate to any group that he meets with.
Date: Thursday, November 22, 2018
Time: 6:30 -8:30pm
Where: Peterson Road Elementary gym
Attendance is free but please register here for planning purposes by Wednesday, November 21st . Click the link.