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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Sharon did an exceptional job helping our teachers and families better understand student stress and anxiety. Through a series of thought provoking presentations and workshops, Sharon provided us with a number of tools and strategies designed to help us better support our anxious children and build resilience. Sharon’s workshops were informative, interactive, practical and included a splash of humour!
Thanks again for the fantastic presentation – Many parents expressed how valuable it was and how much they learned from you – positive feedback has spread also through the District – so greatly appreciate you coming to Queen Mary! Hope to continue to work with you to support families over the years.
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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Official LifeSpeak Expert
Sharon Selby is a notable expert on the employee engagement and well-being platform, LifeSpeak. She has helped millions of employees learn about anxiety and children and teens through her insightful resources made available through the LifeSpeak site.
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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
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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