Join Us for the Ask the Expert Series: Instride Health

  • Date: 11 Dec 2024

  • Time: 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

  • Location: Online (Zoom)

  • Duration: 1 hour (25 minutes Presentation and 35 minutes Live Q&A)

Webinar Overview

School avoidance is a growing challenge for families and caregivers. Parents often grapple with:

  • Morning struggles to get their child to school.

  • Intense emotional distress, such as anxiety, meltdowns, or fear of separation.

  • Feeling isolated and unsure about how to navigate this overwhelming issue.

This webinar will provide a clear path forward for families facing these challenges.

InStride Health, a leader in specialty outpatient care for pediatric anxiety and OCD, will offer practical examples of strategies and tools that address these common problems. You’ll gain insights into:

  • Why school avoidance happens and how to identify triggers.

  • Proven techniques to support your child in managing anxiety and building resilience.

  • A step-by-step look at how InStride’s evidence-based Pediatric Anxiety & OCD Program works to help families achieve long-term success.

This session is designed with you in mind. In addition to sharing valuable information on evidence-based treatment for school avoidance, it includes a special 30-minute Q&A segment, where you can ask your most pressing questions and receive expert guidance tailored to your needs.

Meet our Guests

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Dr. Maya Massing-Schaffer

Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Associate Director of Clinical Content at InStride Health

Dr. Massing-Schaffer is a renowned clinical psychologist with deep expertise in evidence-based treatments like CBT, DBT, and behavioral parent-based therapies. She’s passionate about equipping providers and families with tools to deliver exceptional care.

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Taylor Wilmer, Ph.D.

Director of Clinical Product Strategy at InStride Health

Dr. Wilmer specializes in helping children, adolescents, and families overcome anxiety and OCD through CBT and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). She brings a compassionate and practical approach to empowering families and improving lives.

Who Should Attend?

  • Parents of children or teens struggling with school avoidance.

  • Educators and school counselors seeking effective strategies.

  • Healthcare providers looking to expand their knowledge in pediatric anxiety care.

Why Attend?

  • Learn practical strategies you can use to address school avoidance immediately.

  • Understand evidence-based approaches that help children manage anxiety and re-engage with school.

  • Connect with leading experts and get your questions answered in real time.

Secure Your Spot Today

This webinar is free to attend, but space is limited. Reserve your place now to gain valuable insights and tools to support your child.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link and instructions to join the webinar.

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