Empower your employees to support their anxious kids with my research-backed workshop for working parent ERGs
I’m Dawn Friedman MSEd
As a therapist, parenting educator, and speaker, I teach parents how to support anxious children, improve family calm, and show up stronger at home and at work. My workshops are practical, actionable, and designed for time-pressed professionals.
Research shows that child anxiety impacts employee productivity. The challenges of caring for a struggling child, teen or young adult can lead parents to cut back work hours or leave employment, especially when community and school supports are lacking.
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“Tell Me It Will Be OK:” Supporting your anxious child (without making things worse)
45 minutes (+15 minutes Q&A)
Learn what really works to help anxious children and teens; why typical solutions backfire for busy working parents and what you can do instead; and how to parent with more calm even after a tough workday.
Key Takeaways:
- Why almost every parent accidentally makes child anxiety worse and how to break the cycle;
- Smart goals for anxious kids that may surprise you;
- Self-calming tools for parents (because anxiety may be catching but so is calm)
Includes a take-home self-assessment for parents to identify where they’re getting stuck so they can immediately put into practice what they’ve learned!
Reviews from workshop organizers
“We at Quest Software were delighted with the session ‘Tell me it will be ok’, advising our parents how to support their anxious children/teens. Feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive, highlighting Dawn’s expertise and ability to connect with the audience. We are looking forward to future opportunities to collaborate.”
Katharina Kaltenborn
Parents@Quest
“Dawn was so kind, informative and professional and I have heard nothing but good things from the attendees. Can’t thank her enough!”
Caleb Jud
Cengage Parents & Caregivers
“Amazing session thank you so much you are a wealth of knowledge. We had over 85 people join which is the most I’ve ever seen at one of these sessions. Thank you, thank you, thank you! A lot of the time these sessions can be too broad but you have some great key takeaways and actions to implement.”
Christina Narris
Parenting at Cloudera
About me
Speaking on ABCs Nightline
I’m a nationally recognized parent educator, licensed counselor, and former adjunct instructor at The Ohio State University. With over 30 years of experience supporting families, children, and teens, I specialize in child and family anxiety, parental resilience, and evidence-based approaches to mental wellness.
I’m the founder of Open Book parenting and Building Family Counseling, where I have helped hundreds of families navigate anxiety and adjustment challenges. I am a frequent speaker at professional conferences, a contributor to national publications, and the host of a twice a month podcast focused on practical strategies for parents.
Let’s talk
Schedule a time to speak with me (via phone or zoom) and we’ll confirm a date and tailor my talk for your group.
My speaking fee is $900 for 60 minutes (45 minute workshop with 15 minute Q&A). Custom rates available for in-person or series. Includes all handouts/resources and follow up materials.
- Dawn Friedman MSEd
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[email protected]
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(614) 301-8030
- 1495 Hemlock Farms, Lords Valley PA 18428