From Loneliness to Interpersonal Success

Strategies to Help Your Child Navigate Social Waters
About this Event

If your child struggles with friendships or social skills, you're not alone. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), 1 in 5 children experiences difficulties with social skills.

Join us with Dr. Anne Marie Albano for From Loneliness To Interpersonal Success on Tuesday, November 19, from 8:00-9:30 PM EST

Dr. Anne Marie Albano, a leading expert in child anxiety and mood disorders, will share her expertise on how to recognize and address social anxiety in children. You will gain valuable insights and practical strategies to support your child.

Including:

● Understanding the Signs: Learn how to identify social anxiety.

● Effective Communication: Discover active listening techniques to better support your child.

● Practical Strategies: Gain tools to help your child build social skills and find meaningful connections.

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Produced by The Wellness Institute, a division of the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI)

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Speaker Bio:

Anne Marie Albano was born in Staten Island NY, attended high school and college in Florida, and received her MA in psychology from the University of Richmond and her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Mississippi. She is a professor of medical psychology in psychiatry at Columbia University School of Medicine in New York City. Dr. Albano is a widely recognized expert and devotes her career to the study of anxiety and mood disorders in children, adolescents, and young adults. Dr. Albano received the 2015 Award for Outstanding Clinician from the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies and in 2008 she received the Rosenberry Award in Behavioral Sciences from the University of Colorado at Denver for her service to children and families. She directs a clinical practice while also teaching and continuing her research. Dr. Albano is a highly sought-after speaker in the US and abroad. She lives with her husband in Brooklyn, NY, and looks forward to visits from her grown stepdaughters. You and Your Anxious Child is her first book for the popular press.