From Struggle to Strength: Innovative Approaches to Treating Childhood Anxiety

Presented by:
Cindy Murphy, PhD, LPC, ACS, NCC, NCSC – Online School Counseling Faculty, Grand Canyon University
Dr. Murphy received her MEd in community agency counseling, and a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from Auburn University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-Georgia), Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS), National Certified School Counselor (NCSC), Certified School Counselor (Georgia), and National Certified Counselor (NCC). Over the past 29 years, Dr. Murphy has worked with children and adults in a variety of settings including private practice, community agencies, and schools. She has extensive experience working with children and adolescents struggling with anxiety, adjustment issues, school issues, transitions to college, and trauma. Her research interests include anxiety treatment for children and adolescents, equity in the college admissions process, and school crisis response. Currently, she is a full-time online faculty member at Grand Canyon University and a part-time lecturer at the University of Georgia in the Department of Counseling and Human Development.

LeAnne Hale, MSW, Ed.S., CPT – School Social Worker, Oconee County Schools
LeAnne received her MSW and Ed.S. in School Social Work from the University of Georgia. Over the last 24 years, she has served primarily as a K-12 school social worker but also served for seven years as an elementary school counselor. In these roles, LeAnne has served students from ages 5 to 20 years and their families to remove barriers to education due to multiple issues including mental health of students and parents, food insecurity, homelessness, poverty, and learning difficulties. Her current interests include helping students, caregivers, and faculty learn to normalize and manage anxiety in order to live fulfilling lives. As a Certified Personal Trainer, LeAnne is also passionate about education related to how overall health and wellness, both physical and emotional, are linked together, and how adequate sleep, movement, good nutrition, and strong social relationships contribute to good mental health across the lifespan.

Anne McSweeney, LCSW President, CEU Creations
Anne McSweeney, LCSW, President of CEU Creations, has a diverse background in medical social work, education, and community relations. With a social work career that spans over two decades, she has been planning continuing education trainings for over 17 years. Anne founded CEU Creations in 2010 to transform the CE landscape. Her goal is to provide innovative trainings that keep the learner engaged, connect the learner with community resources/companies (which in turn, allows for the CEs to be more affordable) and ultimately change best practices and outcomes. Prior to founding CEU Creations, she practiced medical social work for over eight years – working primarily with the geriatric population in home health, hospice, and dialysis. In 2015, she was appointed to the Fulton County Commission on Elderly Affairs where she served for five years as an advocate for seniors in Fulton County. She has also served on the boards of The Aimee Copeland Foundation, The Atlanta Senior Care Network Niche and Ageless Interaction.