Tips and Strategies to overcome Test Anxiety [University of Miami]

University of Miami

Who is it for?

Parents or caregivers who are interested in understanding how anxiety works in the brain, how to support their school-aged child in managing general anxiety, and addressing specific child worries as they relate to schooling.

What is covered?

In this workshop, parents are introduced to the core concepts of anxiety and steps to managing anxiety, including: 

• Understanding how thoughts, behaviors and feelings influence anxiety

• The relationship between anxiety, stress, and distress

• What a caregiver can do to help a child manage their anxiety

• Developing routines and strategies to help reduce test anxiety 

Presenter:

Rose Georges, University of Miami, rdg111@umiami.edu

Accommodations:

If you require special accommodations to participate, email your request to tctparentclub@miami.edu

**Note: Accommodation requests must be submitted at least two weeks before the workshop date.**