ROCKPORT — The Camden Rockport Schools/Five Town CSD is hosting a presentation with guest speaker Lynn Lyons on Thursday, January 18, at 7 p.m., in the Strom Auditorium, about how adults can help to decrease anxiety in children.

In “Modeling Matters: What Parents Need to Know and Do to Decrease Stress, Worry and Anxiety With Lynn Lyons, LICSW,” Lyons will cover the common traps adults fall into when assisting their children with mental health challenges and the necessary adjustments for providing support. Current news reports warrant concern, but the information can be overwhelming and hard to sort through; Lyons will aid parents in developing strategies to help themselves and their children manage anxiety and social pressure.

Lynn Lyons is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist in Concord, New Hampshire. She has been in private practice for 30 years specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders in adults and children.

Lyons travels internationally as a speaker and trainer on the subject of anxiety, its role in families, and the need for a preventative approach at home and in schools.

“She is a sought after expert, appearing in the New York Times, Time, NPR, Psychology Today, Good Morning America, and other media outlets,” said FiveTowns, in a news release.

Lyons is a featured expert in the new documentary Anxious Nation.

With a special interest in breaking the generational cycle of worry in families, Lyons is the author/coauthor of several books and articles on anxiety, including Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents: 7 Ways to Stop the Worry Cycle and Raise Courageous & Independent Children, and the companion book for kids, Playing with Anxiety: Casey’s Guide for Teens and Kids. Her latest book for adults and teenagers, The Anxiety Audit was released October 2022.

Lyons is the co-host of the podcast Flusterclux.