Presentation on Understanding Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents
Posted Date: 03/21/22 (04:00 PM)
Dear Families,
STONINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS PROUDLY WELCOMES BACK
Stonington Public Schools proudly welcomes back Dr. Greta Francis, Ph.D., ABPP for a presentation to parents and caregivers on "Understanding Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents." The presentation will take place on Wednesday, April 6th, 2022 from 6:45-8:00 PM in the STONINGTON HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM. The district sponsored this presentation before and it was well attended and well received.
| Greta Francis, PhD, ABPP currently is a clinical director for Lifespan School Solutions. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh, and doctoral degree from Virginia Tech, and is board certified in child and adolescent psychology. She completed her clinical internship and postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic). Dr. Francis is an associate professor in the department of psychiatry and human behavior at The Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University. She is actively involved in the Brown Clinical Psychology Training Consortium, in which she serves as associate director. Her interests lie in the areas of program development, social emotional learning, childhood anxiety disorders, and psychotic disorders in youth. |
Topics include: Common signs/symptoms, appropriate treatment methods, how to best assist your child in managing anxiety and school attendance.
Students are welcome to attend with a parent or guardian.
Questions? Call the Special Services Office at 860-572-0506 ext. 4
[Tuesday, Apr 5 at 8:50 AM]
Just a final reminder about this event:
Wednesday, April 6th, 2022, from 6:45-8:00 PM in the STONINGTON HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM. T