This seminar is for those interested in learning to optimize their parenting of a child or adolescent experiencing fear, anxiety, depression, and/or obsessive-compulsive symptoms. The presenter, Dr. Jill Ehrenreich-May, director of the Child and Adolescent Mood and Anxiety Treatment Program in the Department of Psychology at the University of Miami, will review the development and maintenance of these concerns as well as discuss how to identify a more significant problem and distinguish it from the more typical experiences of fear, sadness, and anger in youth. She will also identify common parenting “pitfalls” encountered when dealing with a distressed child or adolescent and how to counter these challenges through evidence-based techniques that encourage self-regulation and effective coping.

Miller School campus: Tuesday, March 8, from 12 to 1 p.m. at Dominion Tower, room 301C

Coral Gables campus: Wednesday, March 9, from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Whitten University Center, room 2300H

Rosenstiel campus: Thursday, March 10, from 12 to 1 p.m. in the Library, Media Room

The Faculty Staff Assistance Program’s Health and Wellness seminars are offered as part of the University of Miami’s Well ’Canes Program. Register through ulearn.miami.edu. For help with ULearn registration, or to receive email announcements of upcoming seminars, please call the FSAP at 305-284-6604.