Turn worry and self-doubt into confidence and resilience.
ANXIETY SOS SUMMIT | OCT 3-6, 2024
Help your anxious child or teen release the grip of anxiety so it doesn't continue to hold them back so much. Learn how to help your child feel safe, secure, and emotionally stable by providing tools and strategies to manage anxiety effectively on their own, while fostering resilience and joy.
When your child struggles with anxiety, it can feel like you're walking a tightrope constantly balancing your own emotions while trying to support them through theirs.
You watch them suffer, knowing that their fears and insecurities are robbing them of the joy and ease that childhood should bring. You feel helpless, as if you’re failing them, no matter how much you try to reassure or protect them. There’s a constant undercurrent of anxiety in your own life, too—wondering if you’re doing enough, if you’re missing something important, or if this is just how life is going to be.
But, here's the truth: YOU'RE NOT ALONE IN THIS. Many parents are trying to navigate these same rough waters.
Our kids are not alright.
Today, at least one in every five youth is struggling with anxiety. The prevalence of anxiety has skyrocketed due to a number of influences — social media, technology, political turmoil, a global pandemic, climate change, and discrimination (especially LGBTQ+), to name a few.
Youth anxiety is rising at alarming rates.
Today, at least one in every five youth reports struggling with anxiety.of youth worldwide struggle with anxiety
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The reality is that you're doing everything you know to do to help your anxious kid, but things haven't improved as much as you'd like.
Along the way you've tried…
- Jumping straight to problem-solving, like reminding your kid to breathe.
- Constantly reassuring your kid that everything will be okay.
- Allowing or encouraging your kid to avoid situations that trigger anxiety.
- Shielding your kid from any potential stressors or challenges.
- Telling your kid not to worry or that their fears are irrational.
- Trying to talk your child out of their anxiety using logic.
All because you genuinely want to help your child.
The pain of watching your child struggle can be overwhelming, but it’s also a call to action — a reminder that there’s hope, there’s help, and there’s a way forward. You're doing the best you can, and with the right tools and support, you can help your child find their way to calm and confidence.
There is hope and help.
What if you could finally help your child /teen feel confident and secure, free from the crushing grip of worry and fear?
- Imagine a day your kid they can wake up feeling excited about what lies ahead, instead of burdened by apprehension.
- Imagine a time when they can navigate challenges with resilience, using the coping strategies you've learned together to manage their anxiety effectively.
- Imagine seeing your kid resilient, confident, and happy, with the ability to enjoy life to the fullest without the constant shadow of anxiety.
All because you learned actionable strategies to:
Introducing
Practical Solutions for Parents & Educators
FREE October 3-6, 2024
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Anxiety SOS is a global online workshop series for caregivers and educators of children, teens, and young adults with anxiety. The conference includes 30 expert workshops featuring thought leaders, therapists, psychologists, and educators who specialize in anxiety.
All of the insights and strategies offered during Anxiety SOS are humanistic and compassionate, and grounded in the latest brain science.
Anxiety SOS will help your kid...
Here's what past summit attendees say:
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“The [sessions] reaffirmed my current practices and approach and gave me some great mantras. My favorite from Penny was "You can either co-escalate or co-regulate" Total game changer.”
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“Many educators I work with have an old-school approach where the child needs to conform to the rules in the classroom. I am realizing more and more that when students don’t comply, it isn’t because they won’t, it’s because they can’t.”
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“As I listened to the teachings, although the focus might have been different in each one, consistently hearing over and over again that kids need to feel safe, free from pressure, connected, and empowered, then they can move forward, was very impactful to me.
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“Very helpful and informative. I’ve already seen results in shifting my own mindset.”
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Meet Your Host
Hi! I'm Penny.
I teach stuck and struggling parents how to dial down the chaos and big emotions to maximize success and joy.
If there's one thing I'm too familiar with, it's anxiety. I've struggled with it since middle school. It started as intense social anxiety and it controlled my life. I was constantly worried about the judgement of others — am I too fat? am I not pretty enough? did I have the right clothes? did I say something dumb? am I worthy? do I fit here? I never went anywhere social unless there was at least one person I knew… even when the consequences were painful, or if I missed out.
In my teens and early 20s I made some really bad choices, in an attempt to quiet my anxiety and fit in. I could have died more times than I can count, if I'm being honest. When I became a mom in my mid-20s, general anxiety added itself to the mix.
I also have two young-adult kids with anxiety. If there's one thing that's crystal clear… I know anxiety intimately. And I want to help you, your kids, and your students to live fully, without anxiety holding them back.
Here's the workshops :
FREE LIVE KICKOFF MASTERCLASS!
Anxiety, the Nervous System & the Brain
Sept. 26, 2024 at 6 PM NYC Time
Unlock the mystery of your child’s anxious mind and body in this live masterclass. Discover how the nervous system triggers anxiety and how that impacts the brain's functions in those moments. Plus, learn practical strategies to build more resilience. Join us to empower your child or teen with the relief and confidence they deserve.
1. DECODE — Thursday, October 3
START (Free)
October 3, 2024
9 AM EDT / 6 AM PT USA
EXPIRE (Free)
October 4, 2024
9 AM EDT / 6 AM PT USA
Anxiety doesn't always present as worry and fear. Sometimes it shows up as anger, volatility, or shutdown. Prepare to learn how to decode what your child's behavior and the state of their nervous system are trying to tell you about their needs.
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Ann-Louise Lockhart, PsyD, ABPP
Board-Certified Child/Adolescent Psychologist, Parent Coach, National Speaker
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Emily King, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist, Host of the Learn with Dr. Emily Podcast
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Dr. Gila
Jai-Certified Parent Coach, Certified Clini-Coach®, Psychologist and Neuropsychologist
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Melanie McNally, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Author of "How to Help Your Unmotivated Teen"
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Debbie Reber, MA
Founder: Tilt Parenting, Host of Tilt Parenting Podcast, Author of "Differently Wired"
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Dayna Abraham
Author of "Calm the Chaos," National Board Certified Educator, Host of Calm the Chaos Podcast
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Matthew Zakreski, Psy.D.
Clinical Psychologist and Professional Speaker
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Sharon Saline, Psy.D.
Clinical Psychologist and Author of "What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew"
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Allison Lucchese, LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Director of OCD Services for Embracing You
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Casey Ehrlich, Ph.D.
Social Scientist, Parent Coach and Educator, CEO & Founder of At Peace Parents
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Dr. Alok Kanojia, MD MPH (Dr. K)
Psychiatrist, President & Co-Founder of Healthy Gamer
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2. ASSIST — Friday, October 4
START (Free)
October 4, 2024
9 AM EDT / 6 AM PT USA
EXPIRE (Free)
October 5, 2024
9 AM EDT / 6 AM PT USA
There's more to effectively treating and managing anxiety than breathing exercises and avoiding hard things. Prepare to fill your toolbox — and your kid's — with science-backed exercises and strategies to reduce the negative impacts anxiety has on your kid's day-to-day life.
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Aimie Apigian, MD MS MPH
Board-Certified Preventive Medicine Physician, Founder & CEO: Biology of Trauma®
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Vanessa Lapointe, R. PSYCH.
Parent Educator, Author of "Discipline Without Damage," Former Psychologist
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Jenny C. Yip, Psy.D., ABPP
Clinical Psychologist, Author of "Hello Baby, Goodbye Intrusive Thoughts"
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Gabriele Nicolet, MA, CCC-SLP
Family Communication Specialist, Parent Coach, Host of the Complicated Kids Podcast
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Amanda Diekman
Autistic Adult, Parent Coach, and Author of "Low Demand Parenting"
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Emily Hamblin, M.A.
Former Foster Mom, Certified Teacher, Host of Enlightening Motherhood Podcast
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Tosha Schore
Parent Coach and Founder of Parenting Boys Peacefully
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Debbie Steinberg-Kuntz, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Founder of Bright & Quirky
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Seth Perler, M.Ed.
Executive Function Coach, Activist, Educator, Former Teacher
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Jonathan Singer, Ph.D., LCSW
Professor at Loyola Univ Chicago, Past-Pres. of the American Association of Suicidology, Coauthor of "Suicide in Schools," Founder/Host of Social Work Podcast
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3. EMPOWER — Saturday, October 5
START (Free)
October 5, 2024
9 AM EDT / 6 AM PT USA
EXPIRE (Free)
October 6, 2024
9 AM EDT / 6 AM PT USA
Impact management is only one aspect of effectively coping with anxiety. As we increase connection, confidence, competence, autonomy, and a sense of control, anxiety is reduced. Prepare to get practical and actionable strategies to empower your child in these areas.
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Lenore Skenazy
President of Let Grow, Author of "Free-Range Kids"
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Elizabeth Sautter, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Trainer, Author of "Make Social and Emotional Learning Stick!"
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Emily Kircher-Morris, M.A., M.Ed., LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, Host of The Neurodiversity Podcast, Co-Author “Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools” (2025)
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Deborah Farmer Kris
Child Development Expert, Parent Educator, Author of the “All the Time” and “I See You” Picture Book Series
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Dawn Huebner, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist, Parent Coach, Author of "Outsmarting Worry" and "What to Do When You Worry Too Much"
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Rebecca Rolland, EdD.
Speech-Language Pathologist, Lecturer at Harvard Graduate School of Education, Oral and Written Language Specialist
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Natalie Borrell, Ed.S.
School Psychologist, Academic Life Coach for Teenagers
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Eliza Hope, LPC, NCC, MA
Licensed Professional Counselor
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Kate Lynch
Mindful Parenting Coach and Yoga Teacher
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Tovah P. Klein, Ph.D.
Psychology Prof at Barnard College, Columbia Univ., Author of "Raising Resilience"
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Penny Williams
Parent Coach & Educator, Author, Host of Beautifully Complex Podcast
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You have the option to watch all 30 expert video workshops free for 24 hours after their scheduled release during the event. OR you can amplify the value, and maximize your results, by upgrading to the Action Pass.
Free Intensive
Watch all Summit workshops free October 3-6, 2024. Ten will be released each day for 24-hours of free viewing.
- Masterclass: Anxiety, the Nervous System & the Brain
- 24-Hour Access To All 30 Video Workshops, 10 per day (Closed-Captioned)
- All Workshops in a Podcast (Listen On-The-Go)
- The Empowerment Workbook (Take Guided Action From What You Learned)
- 30 Speaker Bonuses
- Transcripts of Every Workshop
- Certificate of Completion
Register Free
Action Package
Access the workshops via online, searchable library. PLUS apply what you’ve learned and take action with the workbook, bonuses, and followup Q&A call.
- Masterclass: Anxiety, the Nervous System & the Brain
- Forever Access To All 30 Video Workshops (Closed-Captioned) in a SEARCHABLE Library
- All Workshops in a Podcast (Listen On-The-Go)
- The Empowerment Workbook (Take Guided Action From What You Learned)
- 30 Speaker Bonuses
- Transcripts of Every Workshop
- Certificate of Completion (Can be used to apply for CEUs, but acceptance isn't guaranteed)
$77 USD
Limited Time Offer!
| Dates | Price of Personal Action Pass |
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Sept. 3-26 |
$77 USD |
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Sept. 27-Oct. 2 |
$97 USD |
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Oct. 3-6 |
$107 USD |
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After Event |
$177 USD |
There's so much more waiting for you inside the Action Pass:
Ongoing Workshop Access
Access all of the workshops on October 3rd instead of waiting for them to be released, and have access to them forever. You can watch and revisit the workshops as your child grows and changes and new needs arise.
Best Practices & Guided Action
You can learn lots of information, but change can't happen unless you implement it... and that can be easier said than done. The Anxiety SOS Empowerment Workbook is designed to be a resource as well as a guide to action. Use the activities and resources to make your customized plan of action and maximize your results.
Listen on the Go — Anytime, Anywhere
You'll have access to the audio version of all workshops in a private podcast, making it easier to squeeze learning into busy family life.
Live Followup Q&A Call
Join Penny and other Action Pass holders online in November for a live Q&A call. This is an open forum to ask questions and problem-solve with a community of caregivers who get what it's like to raise a child with anxiety.
Bonuses from Speakers
Amplify your results. You'll have access to 25+ speaker bonuses ranging from worksheets and guides to webinars, and discounts to free courses.
Certificate of Completion
Once you finish watching all of the workshops, a certificate of completion can be issued to you. *CEUs are not guaranteed. You will need to determine that the certificate will be accepted and meet the educational requirements for your organization for CEUs.
20% off Additional Training
Action Pass Holders have the opportunity to register for any of Penny's training courses or workshops for 20% off. The training is for both parents and educators.
No questions asked money-back guarantee
Purchase the Action Pass to get the most impact from Anxiety SOS. And, if you're not 100% satisfied with the content before October 7, 2024, I'll give you a full refund, no questions asked. I'm convinced that you'll love the workshops and all the bonuses — and see great changes from them — so I'm happy to offer this no-risk guarantee.
If you're struggling to support your anxious kid effectively, this summit is for you.
It's so easy to feel like you're caught in a vortex when your kid is struggling with anxiety and you have no idea how to help. This is precisely why I created Anxiety SOS — to provide anxiety management strategies, support, community, and hope. You are NOT alone.
Got questions?
I've got answers.
Parents, educators, and other caregivers of kids with anxiety, ages 4 to young adult.
You can watch all sessions absolutely free during the summit event October 3-6, 2024. At 9 am NYC time each morning of the event, 10 workshops will be available for free viewing for 24 hours. October 6th with be a free replay day for all workshops.
Nope! Not at all! We have parents, educators, and other caregivers from all over the world taking advantage of these virtual conferences. That's the beauty of the internet! 🙂
If you're not 100% satisfied with the content before October 7, 2024, I'll give you a full refund, no questions asked. I'm convinced that you'll love the workshops and all the bonuses — and see great changes from them — so I'm happy to offer this no-risk guarantee.
I'm happy to answer any and all questions about Anxiety SOS. Send me an email at [email protected] and I'll reply as quick as I can.
Data sources: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1412704/mental-health-challenges-among-us-youth-by-type/ , JAMA Pediatrics (Vol. 175, No. 11, 2021), https://www.statista.com/statistics/1412704/mental-health-challenges-among-us-youth-by-type/, https://www.apa.org/monitor/2023/07/psychologists-preventing-teen-suicide, https://www.thetrevorproject.org/survey-2022/, https://childmind.org/article/detecting-childhood-anxiety/