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Understanding and Managing Test Anxiety: Strategies for Students, Families, and Educators

28October2026Alexis SanteeAnxiety, strategies, Students, Testing, training

Most students feel nervous before an important test. But for some, anxiety becomes more than pre-exam jitters. It can interfere with concentration, memory, confidence, preparation, and performance—sometimes preventing students from demonstrating what they truly know. This training explores the science of test anxiety while providing practical, evidence-based strategies that can help students better manage anxiety,

The Anxiety Adults Don’t Always See

28September2026Alexis SanteeAnxiety, Behavior, Teens, training

Anxiety and OCD in children and teens often exist beneath the surface—shaping emotions, behaviors, relationships, and daily experiences in ways adults may not immediately recognize. Through lived-experience insight and emotionally grounded reflection, Kyle explores what fear, intrusive thoughts, emotional overwhelm, compulsive behaviors, and anxiety can feel like internally for young people while helping caregivers, educators,

Recognizing and Treating Anxiety Disorders in Adults

27August2026Alexis SanteeAnxiety, Challenges, Disorder, treat

Anxiety disorders are common, identifiable, and treatable. However, far too often, people struggling with generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, or a number of related challenges fail to get the care they need because of misconceptions and improper treatment. Click here to view this training. Please submit a short summary or a certificate (if received)

Anxiety in the Classroom: Educators and Health Care Professionals Must Work Together

31July2026Alexis SanteeAnxiety, children, Professionals, School, Teens

For kids and teens living with anxiety and OCD, the idea of going to school or being in a classroom can present challenges. Firpo-Perretti and Stark explore how teachers, parents, and health care professionals can work together to create safe spaces for anxious students. Click here to view this training. Please submit a short summary

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