Sharon Selby speaking Learn about child counseling, therapy and treatment for kids. Book Sharon for speaking engagements on Anxiety Issues. Disruptive, explosive or dangerous behavior can be generated by anxiety, trauma and frustration.

testimonials gratitude Medication is often prescribed for children with anxiety issues, as it is for adults. Book Sharon Selby for speaking to your group. And medication—antidepressants are usually our first choice—often helps reduce anxiety. But what many people don’t know is that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can be very effective for kids who are anxious..

testimonials gratitude Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is characterized by excessive worrying about a variety of issues, including those in the past, present, and future. Common themes that children and teens worry about include: past conversations or actions, upcoming events, school, family health, their own health, performance in sports or academics, and world events.
Typically, children experiencing such excessive worry find it difficult to control the amount of time that they worry, and the worrying negatively affects their day to day functioning.

Gratitude and testimonials Social Anxiety Issues Disorder (aka Social Phobia) is an anxiety disorder whereby children or teens experience intense anxiety and nervousness when they face certain social situations. Sharon Selby

Sharon selby speaking engagements Our primary mandate is to provide specialized consultation for children and youth ages 6-18 with complex symptoms suggestive of a mood and / or anxiety disorder, who have not responded to community treatment resources..

Mood and or anxiety disorders can include major depressive disorder, dysthymia, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder.

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Sharon’s Public Speaking

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Thank you for considering me for your event.  It would be a privilege to share my knowledge with your community.  As a Certified Teacher (B.Ed), I have a lot of experience and training in teaching informative and engaging sessions.  As a Child and Family, Registered Clinical Counsellor (MA) with over 15 000 clinical 1:1 hours (21 years) working with children, teens and families, I have a broad range of experience to draw on.  95% of my clients see me for support with high anxiety.  Listed below are some suggested topics, from over 70+ presentations I have given.  However, I am always open to speaking on a topic of your choice. Please feel free to contact me with your questions and view more testimonials at the end of this page.

Warmly,

Bio for Media:

Registered Clinical Counsellor and Founder of Toddler to Teen® Anxiety Solutions, Sharon Selby is passionate about reducing the high levels of anxiety increasingly impacting children and youth which led her to be awarded the 2020 Metro Vancouver YWCA Woman of Distinction Award for Connecting the Community.  Dedicated to extending her support to as many families as possible, she runs anxiety management groups for children and parents across the Lower Mainland, provides 1:1 counselling and is the author of the innovative children’s books, Surfing the Worry Imp’s Wave, The Big Feelings Book for Children and Let’s Talk About Anxiety. Sharon is a sought-out media personality, from print and radio to television and TEDx. She has been counselling children, teens and families for over 27 years and runs a busy private practice at Sharon Selby Counselling in West Vancouver. In addition, she conducts online support groups for parents and has invested countless hours developing free online resources on anxiety available through her blog www.sharonselby.com/blog and her free ebook: 8 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Your Child Is Anxious, available at www.sharonselby.com/free

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Sharon’s Interview on Breakfast TV with Jody Vance and Riaz Meghji:

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View: Sharon’s Interview on Breakfast Television Vancouver (click on the title): How to Talk to Your Children About the Nepal Earthquake without Raising Anxiety

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View Sharon’s Three Videos for St. John’s Ambulance “Expert-on-Air” Series: (click on the titles below)

 Part 1 What Is Anxiety?
 Part 2  Preparing Your Family
 Part 3  Coping Strategies

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Read Sharon’s Life Story on Supporting Children, Teens and Families in the

Neighbours of Dundarave Magazine here.

and her article, Sharon Selby: Connecting the Community, in The Beacon newspaper, November 2020, here.

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Podcasts Interviews with Sharon:

The Adult Chair Podcast, Michelle Chalfant (2018) Helping your Kids Cope with Anxiety with Sharon Selby

Not Another Anxiety Show, Kelly Walker (2018) Children & Anxiety with Sharon Selby

Kimberley Quinlan, Kimberley Quinlan (2018) Surfing The Worry Imp’s Wave (Interview with Sharon Selby)

Anxiety Slayer, Shann Vander Leek (2018) Empowering Children and Teens to Understand and Overpower Anxiety with Sharon Selby

Counselor Toolbox Podcast, Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes (2018) Surfing The Worry Imp’s Wave by Sharon Selby

Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery, Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes (2018) Surfing The Worry Imp’s Wave by Sharon Selby

No Sitting on the Sideline Dad, Jason Foley (2018) Best Influence With Your Child Is The Connection With Them

Your Anxious Child, Edward Plimpton, Ph.D (2018) Sharon Selby, M.A, author of Surfing the Worry Imp’s Wave

Empower Radio, Doug Foresta (2017) The Power of Play for Children and  Adults with Sharon Selby

Bravepreneur Parents Academy, Bolaji O. (2015)  How To Discuss Traumatic Events With Your Kids

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Previous Speaking Engagements:  (choose a topic for your group from the presentations below or propose a new topic…)

Mulgrave School, West Vancouver, 2020, Online – Panel Member for the Discussion of the Documentary, ANGST

Trimble Technology, Worldwide, 2020, Online – Understanding Anxiety While Parenting in the Pandemic

Alcuin College School, North Vancouver, 2020, Online – Anxiety Support During the Pandemic for Parents and Their Children

LifeSpeak, Canada, 2020, Online – Parenting in the Pandemic

North Vancouver School District PAC, North Vancouver, 2020, Online – Understanding Anxiety and Anxiety Management Strategies

Little People’s Preschool, Vancouver, 2020, The 5 Functions of “Misbehaviour”

Hollyburn Country Club, West Vancouver, 2020, The 4R’s of Raising Resilient Kids

Hollyburn Country Club, West Vancouver, 2020, Understanding Anxiety and Anxiety Management Strategies

Lynn Valley Parent Participation Preschool, North Vancouver, 2020, Conflict Resolution vs. Meltdown – The Ross Greene Approach

Hollyburn Country Club, West Vancouver, 2020, What Drives Your Child’s/Teen’s Behaviour – The Five Functions of “Misbehaviour”

Child Connect Early Learning, West Vancouver, 2020, The 4 R’s of Resilience

Eastview Elementary (and family of schools), North Vancouver, 2019, Understanding Anxiety and Anxiety Management Strategies

The Raising Resilience Kids World Summit, 2019, Understanding Anxiety and Anxiety Management Strategies

Gatehouse Montessori School, West Vancouver, 2019, The 4R’s of Raising Resilient Kids!

Tom Thumb Preschool, Vancouver, 2019, Understanding Anxiety in the Early Years

St. Thomas Aquinas High School, North Vancouver, 2019, Understanding Anxiety and Anxiety Management Strategies

Life Speak Expert Series, Back-to-School and Other Anxieties (2019)

West Vancouver Community Services – Kay Meek Theatre, West Vancouver, (2019) Panel Member for the Discussion of the Documentary: ANGST

Elder College, West Vancouver, (2019) Understanding Anxiety in The Context of Life Transitions

Highlands Early Learners, North Vancouver, (2019) Understanding the Five Functions of “Misbehaviour” and How to Address Them

LifeSpeak Inc., Five Part Video Series on Child and Teen Worries and Anxiety, Toronto (2018)

Lynn Valley Parent Participation Preschool, North Vancouver (2018) Understanding the Five Functions of “Misbehaviour” and How to Address Them

Deep Cove Parent Participation Preschool, North Vancouver, (2018) Building Resilience in the Early Years

Gatehouse Montessori, West Vancouver, (2018) How to Calm the Worries

Brentwood College School, Vancouver Island (2018) TEDx TALK: The Impact of Anxiety and What to Do About It!

Parkgate Community Centre/Mount Seymour Preschool, North Vancouver (2018) How to Build Resilience and Self-Esteem in Our Children

Sherwood Park Elementary, North Vancouver (2018) Understanding Anxiety and Anxiety Management Strategies

Windsor Elementary, Burnaby (2018) Understanding Anxiety and Anxiety Management Strategies

Bowen Island Elementary, West Vancouver (2018) Building Resilience Through Understanding Anxiety and Anxiety Management Strategies

Lochdale Elementary, Burnaby (2018) Understanding Anxiety and Anxiety Management Strategies

Kay Meek Theatre, West Vancouver (2018) Panel Member for Discussion of Documentary, ANGST – Raising Awareness about Anxiety

Chartwell Elementary, West Vancouver (2018) Understanding Anxiety and Anxiety Management Strategies

J.W. Sexsmith Elementary, Vancouver (2018) Understanding Anxiety and Anxiety Management Strategies

Forest Grove Elementary, Burnaby (2018) Developing Emotional Resilience

Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School, North Vancouver (2018) Supporting Students Who Are Grieving – Professional Development Workshop for Staff

Deep Cove Parent Participation Preschool, North Vancouver (2018) – Understanding the Five Functions of “Misbehaviour”

Cove Cliff Elementary, North Vancouver (2018) Understanding Anxiety and Anxiety Management Strategies

Brockton School, North Vancouver (2017) Understanding Anger/Anxiety in Your Tween/Teen and How to Develop Self-Regulation

Brockton School, North  Vancouver (2017) Raising Your Child’s Resilient Quotient (R.Q.)

Living Extraordinary, West Vancouver, (2017) A Seven Minute Inspirational Talk on How to Live an Extraordinary Life with Less Anxiety

Gatehouse Montessori School, West Vancouver, (2017) Understanding Behaviour and How to Set Limits Effectively

North Star Montessori School, North Vancouver, (2017) Managing Power Struggles from Tweens to Teens

Rockridge Secondary, West Vancouver, (2017) Understanding Anxiety and Anxiety Management Strategies

Canyon Heights Elementary, North Vancouver (2017) Understanding Anxiety and Anxiety Management Strategies

Lynn Valley Parent Participation Preschool, North Vancouver (2017) How to Parent in the 21st Century

Collingwood School, West Vancouver (2017)  Understanding the Adolescent Brain

Little People Preschool, Vancouver (2017) How to Handle Anxiety and Anger in the Early Years

Edutalks, Vancouver (2017) Understanding Anxiety and Anxiety Management Strategies

North Star Montessori School, North Vancouver (2017) How to Develop Self-Regulation in Your Family

Highlands Preschool, North Vancouver (2017) Developing Your Child’s Emotional Resilience in The Early Years

Montroyal Elementary School, North Vancouver (2016) Parents’ Guide for Playground Conflict Resolution and Friendship Concerns

North Star Montessori School, North Vancouver (2016) How to Raise Responsible and Resilient Children without Losing Your Alpha Position

North Star Montessori School, North Vancouver (2016) Professional Development for Teachers

Deep Cove Parent Participaton Preschool, North Vancouver (2016) Understanding Anxiety and Anxiety Management Strategies

Collingwood Senior School, West Vancouver (2016)  Understanding and Managing Stress and Anxiety

Brentwood Park Elementary School, Burnaby (2016) What Is Social Emotional Learning and How Can I Develop It At Home?

Deep Cove Parent Participation Preschool, North Vancouver (2016) Raising Resilient Kids!

Collingwood Junior School, West Vancouver (2016) How to Decrease Anxiety and Increase Emotional Resilience in Children

Little People Preschool, Vancouver (2016) Developing Emotional Resilience in Children

Inglewood Parent Participation Preschool, West Vancouver (2016)  Developing Emotional Resilience in Children

Mont Royal Elementary, North Vancouver (2016), Understanding Anxiety and Anxiety Management Strategies

North Star Montessori, North Vancouver, (2016) Professional Development Workshop for Teachers (3 hours) – Developing Emotional Resilience in Children

North Star Montessori, North Vancouver, (2016)  Understanding Anxiety and Anxiety Management Strategies

Collingwood Junior School, West Vancouver, (2016) Professional Development for Teachers: Understanding Anxiety and Anxiety Management Strategies

Seymour Heights Preschool, North Vancouver, (2016) From Discipline to Self-Discipline – Effective Strategies for Coaching Our Children

Island Pacific School (IPS), Bowen Island, (2015) Presentation on Anxiety and Depression for Grade 8 and Grade 9 students

Inglewood Parent Participation Preschool, West Vancouver, (2015) From Discipline to Self-Discipline – Effective Strategies for Coaching Our Children

Lynn Valley Parent Participation Preschool, North Vancouver, (2015) Developing Your Child’s Emotional Resilience in the Early Years

North Star Montessori, North Vancouver (2015)  Setting Limits: From Discipline to Self-Discipline

Carson Graham Family of Schools (Capilano, Braemar, Carisbrooke, Westview, Queen Mary, Norgate, Carson Graham, Larson), North Vancouver, (2015)  How to Raise Your Child’s “R.Q.” – (Emotional) Resilience Quotient

Windsor Elementary, Burnaby,  (2015)
Understanding Anxiety and Anxiety Management Strategies

Carisbrooke Elementary, North Vancouver (2015)
Understanding Anxiety and Anxiety Management Strategies

Edu Talks – Summer Series – Tamara Taggart – Changing the Conversation and Sharon Selby (August 2015) Understanding Anxiety and Anxiety Management Strategies

Westbay Elementary School, (2015) West Vancouver,
How to Raise Your Child’s “R.Q.” – to feel ROOTED, RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE and RESILIENT

Saint John Ambulance “Experts on Air” for Emergency Preparedness Week (2015), Vancouver

Sharon’s “Experts-on-Air” Interview with St. John Ambulance for Emergency Preparedness Week:

Part 1 What Is Anxiety?
Part 2 Preparing Your Family
Part 3 Coping Strategies

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Canada Public Safety, Emergency Preparedness Learning Day,
Understanding How to Calm Children in an Emergency, (2015), UBC Downtown Vancouver

Alcuin College School, North Vancouver (2015):
Developing Emotional Resilience in the Elementary Years

Parkcrest Elementary, Burnaby (2015):
Part 1: Understanding Anxiety

Parkcrest Elementary, Burnaby (2015):
Part 2: Building Your Tool Box! Learning Anxiety Management Strategies

ABLE Clinic, West Vancouver, (2015):
Understanding DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy)

Cameray Child and Family Services, Vancouver (2014):
Working with Anxious Children and Youth – Building Your Tool Box!

West Vancouver Secondary, West Vancouver (2014):
Understanding Anxiety in Your Adolescent

Inglewood Parent Participation Preschool, West Vancouver (2012 – 2014) :
Understanding Anxiety, The 9 Traits of Temperament, Anxiety and Emotional Resilience

Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School, North Vancouver (2013):
Understanding Anxiety and Anxiety Management Strategies

Westcot Elementary School, West Vancouver (2013):
Understanding Anxiety and Anger

Mulgrave School, West Vancouver (2013):
Self-Regulation in the Middle School Years

Deep Cove Parent Participation Preschool, North Vancouver (2013):
Decoding Your Child – The 9 Traits of Temperament

Caulfeild Elementary, West Vancouver (2012):
Understanding Anxiety and Anxiety Management Strategies

Lions Gate Hospital Moms’ group, North Vancouver (2012):
Understanding Anxiety and Anxiety Management Strategies

Larson Elementary, North Vancouver (2011):
Understanding Anxiety and Anxiety Management Strategies

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Testimonials on Sharon’s Public Speaking

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