Parenting today is more challenging than ever, and the U.S. Surgeon General has highlighted the urgent need to support parents’ mental health. Based on insights from Dr Debra Kissen and team's book, Overcoming Parental Anxiety, this talk provides practical tools to help parents move from survival mode to a more balanced, joyful experience of family life. Join us to discover how small mindset shifts and science-backed strategies can make a meaningful difference.

Attendees will gain:

• Techniques to identify and reduce anxiety triggers in daily life

• Tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to manage worry in real-time

• Practical self-care tips for managing stress and worry

• Strategies to model healthy coping skills, building resilience within your family

This session is designed to give you the confidence and skills you deserve, to meet parenting challenges with greater clarity and calm.

Presenter’s Biography:

Dr. Debra Kissen is CEO of Light On Anxiety CBT Treatment Center. Dr. Kissen specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety and related disorders. Dr. Kissen is the co-author of Overcoming Parental Anxiety: Rewire Your Brain to Worry Less and Enjoy Parenting More,  Panic Workbook for Teens, Rewire Your Anxious Brains for Teens: Using CBT, Neuroscience, and Mindfulness to Help You End Anxiety, Panic, and Worry (The Instant Help Solutions Series) and Break Free from Intrusive Thoughts: An Evidence-Based Guide for Managing Fear and Finding Peace. Dr. Kissen is the Co-Chair of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America Public Education Committee. Dr. Kissen was the recipient of the 2020 Gratitude for Giving Spirit Award and the 2018 Anxiety Depression Association of America Member of Distinction Award.