Decoding Distress: Practical Strategies for Supporting Anxious Kids

Is your child anxious? Worried? On edge?

Maybe they refuse school, avoid friends, or worry about things that didn't used to bother them. Or maybe they have meltdowns over clothing textures, extreme picky eating, difficulty with transitions, or constantly feel overwhelmed.

Here's what many parents don't realize:

Many children who develop anxiety have a history of unresolved sensory challenges in their early years. By the time they reach a psychologist's office, the anxiety is already entrenched. However, when we catch the sensory piece early, we can often prevent that cycle from ever taking hold.

Join Dr. Aryeh Berlin, child psychologist, and Dr. Chaye Lamm Warburg, pediatric occupational therapist, for an evening that connects the dots between early sensory struggles and childhood anxiety, and offers practical tools to help your child thrive.

What You'll Learn:

• The sensory-anxiety connection
• What it looks like at different ages
• Scenarios you'll recognize immediately
• Practical strategies that actually work
• When to get help

Who This Is For:

• Parents of children ages 2-12 who want to understand what's underneath the worry
• Parents of young children with sensory sensitivities who want to prevent anxiety
• Teachers and professionals who work with children who struggle

Why We're Presenting Together:

This is a collaborative presentation from two clinicians who see the same children at different stages. Dr. Warburg sees them early, when dysregulation and sensory processing challenges are identified. Dr. Berlin sees them later, often with an anxiety diagnosis, and when he looks back, he often sees unaddressed sensory challenges.

Together, they'll show you what to look for, what happens when it goes unaddressed, and how to support your child at any age.

Event Details:

BMOB 385 S Prospect Ave, Bergenfield, NJ 07621
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
8:15 PM – 9:30 PM EST

For more inquiries, please reach out to [email protected] or 201-837-9993

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