Interventions/Prevention of Child & Adolescent Stress & Anxiety

Building on the previous session, this webinar explores evidence‑based strategies facilitators can use to help children and adolescents manage stress during contact sessions. Participants will learn why certain interventions reduce distress, how youth benefit from predictable routines and emotional validation, and how to anticipate moments when stress may escalate. This session covers: • Brief, relationship‑centered strategies that help youth regulate in real time • Tools for preparing children for contact in developmentally appropriate ways • Techniques to help youth communicate discomfort or needs more effectively • Guidance on recognizing when stress patterns warrant referral to mental health providers Presenter: Michelle Rozenman, PhD — Associate Professor of Psychology, University of Denver; Director of the BRAVE Lab; Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Attend virtually or in-person at the Mat-Su Health Foundation Building!
