Tools for Anxiety & Depression: Helping Youth During the Summer Months
This event occurred on Friday, May 6, 2022. See below for a recording of the presentation!
While many teens and adolescents may look forward to a break from school over the summer, this time may actually heighten symptoms of anxiety and depression. This presentation will explore some of the common factors that contribute to this and will assist parents, professionals, and family members alike to better plan for and manage this less structured time of the year.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify specific support tools for anxiety and depression to help youth manage their mental health outside of a usual school routine.
- Identify key factors that contribute to heightened symptoms during summer break that can negatively impact mental health.
- Identify and discuss various social factors that contribute to increased symptoms of anxiety and depression.
- Provide tools and resources for parents, educators, and clinicians to help families navigate plans for summer months.
Presenter: Dr. Elizabeth Fedrick, PhD, LPC
Dr. Elizabeth Fedrick a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Arizona and is trained in various therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Child-Parent Psychotherapy, and Motivational Interviewing. She has a doctoral degree in Psychology, as well as a master’s degree in Professional Counseling. Dr. Fedrick specializes in working with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, attachment, grief and loss, life transitions, and personal improvement (including motivation & self-esteem). She provides an integrated approach to treatment and believes that counseling should be individualized to the specific needs of each client. Dr. Fedrick believes in providing her clients with the essential tools and resources needed in order to obtain the healing and change they are seeking, as well as to maintain this transformation long-term. She finds it extremely important to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment for all of her clients.
Dr. Fedrick is also a professor at Grand Canyon University, where she teaches behavioral health and psychology courses. She also co-hosts a YouTube and podcast channel, Evolve Counseling, geared towards parenting and other various mental health topics. Dr. Fedrick presents mental health talks throughout her community, as well as authors mental health articles for various media outlets.