Assessment and Support for Anxiety Disorders

Learn how to assess & support anxiety in students with DSM-5 review, case studies, and ready-to-use school resources. Earn 3 CPDs/CEUs! (NASP & BBS-approved)

This practical training, designed for school psychologists, LEPs, LCSWs, and related professionals, blends clinical diagnostic clarity with real-world school-based practicality. Learn how to confidently recognize, assess, and support anxiety in students.

We’ll dive deep into differentiating between multiple anxiety disorders, including:
✅ Separation Anxiety
✅ Selective Mutism 
✅ Social Anxiety Disorder
✅ Panic Disorder
✅ Generalized Anxiety Disorder
✅ Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria and explore real-world case studies. 

You’ll walk away with a comprehensive toolbox of resources, including:
✅ Get Psyched’s Parent Handout: A Guide to Support Their Child/Teen with Anxiety
✅ Get Psyched’s Evaluation Form to guide school-based assessments
✅ Practical strategies for the classroom and counseling sessions
✅ A curated list of books, games, and programs to support students

Whether you’re conducting assessments, consulting with staff, or supporting families, you’ll leave this session with tools you can start using immediately.

Perfect for:
✅ School Psychologists (NASP-Approved CPD Provider #1184)
✅ Licensed Educational Psychologists (LEPs)
✅ Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs)
✅ School-based mental health professionals

Taught by Misty Bonta, LEP/ABSNP, and Frances Beckman, LCSW.

This is a high-impact workshop designed to help you navigate the growing mental health needs of students. 3 CEUs/CPDs included with your registration. (NASP and BBS-approved)

“This training was so informative! I loved all of the resources and materials shared, as well as the information about the DSM diagnostic criteria. The case studies were helpful as well.”

“I love the amount of resources provided for assessment and practical tidbits for school staff.”

Course Lessons

Misty Bonta

Misty Bonta is a Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP) with over 16 years of experience working in various educational environments including public schools, continuation schools, specialized programs, and charter schools. Misty has extensive experience working with neurodivergent individuals and has a board certification in School Neuropsychology. She has additional certifications as a Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional, Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP), and Youth Mental Health First Aid Trainer. 

Misty is very passionate about neurodivergence and brain health. She provides strength-based and neuro-informed assessments and services in a compassionate and holistic approach. Each assessment is conducted with care and communication throughout the process is maintained. Her assessments will help identify areas of strength and areas of growth in order to create meaningful recommendations for treatment plans and research-based interventions. 
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