* Anxiety Management with a Student Perspective (RFK Community Alliance)

Anxiety Management with a Student Perspective

Wednesday, May 25

6:00 - 7:30 PM

(an online event: REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

Presented by two experts, a clinician and a student, who will share their experiences with learning to create new patterns to deal with anxiety. The pandemic has brought a global spotlight to the prevalence of anxiety and a growing awareness of its toll on youth in particular. It is crucial not only to understand how anxiety works, but also to have concrete skills to manage it when it shows up at home or school. Anxiety can be really tricky and adults can sometimes unintentionally intervene in ways that are not helpful over the long term.

ABOUT THE PRESENTERS

Bridget Matte M.Ed., LSW, CTTS, CGP, CCATP-CA – Bridget has worked at the Doctor Franklin Perkins School (DFPS) for over 20 years. She currently serves as Clinical Coordinator for the Day School Program and works with grades 1-12, as well as those in the Adult Transition Program. Bridget holds advanced certifications in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy, Trauma Treatment, Compassion Fatigue, Grief, and Child/Adolescent Anxiety Treatment. She is also a School Suicide Prevention Specialist and QPR Gatekeeper Instructor.

Rileigh is a student at Doctor Franklin Perkins School who is a valuable member of her school and home communities. She is currently a Senior in High School and works part time in a major department store. She recently acquired her driver’s license and is making plans for post-graduation.

THE DR. CHARLES P. CONROY SPEAKERS SERIES

The Dr. Charles P. Conroy Speakers Series focuses on bringing members of our community together for lectures and discussion on a wide range of topics related to the various programs and services we provide at RFK Community Alliance. The 2021-2022 Conroy Speaker Series is generously supported by UMass Memorial Health, HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT

RFK Community Alliance provides high-quality care and support to people and families facing complicated challenges. As a multi-service agency, we offer a wide range of programs serving a variety of needs across all ages from infants to seniors. Our mission is to promote meaningful and sustained well-being for children, youth, and adults facing educational, developmental, mental health, and other challenges. We work hand-in-hand with the person being served, their family, and community to build on strengths and help develop networks of support. Learn more at rfkcommunity.org.