Workshops
Engaging, evidence-based workshops for parents, educators, and youth-serving professionals, led by a licensed child therapist.
Upcoming Workshops
Wired for Growth: Growth Mindset Live Webinar
Topic: Wired for Growth: Growth Mindset
Date: TBD
Duration: 90 minutes
- Learn the unconventional method to build frustration tolerance
- Coach kids/teens to take on "boring" tasks
- Bust 3 myths to defeat procrastination
- Discover science-based tricks to dissolve homework battles
Did you miss our last workshop? Get the webinar replay here!
Support the Kids in Your Life with Tools That Actually Work
Whether you're a parent, teacher, or youth program leader, you see it every day: kids struggling with anxiety, frustration, self-doubt, or emotional overload. You’ve tried advice, books, and endless Googling, but still wonder, “What do I actually do in the moment?”
These workshops were created to answer that exact question.
Grounded in science-based GoZEN™ and facilitated by licensed therapist Grace Tucker, each workshop gives you practical, easy-to-implement strategies to help kids manage emotions, build resilience, and grow in confidence.
You’ll walk away with real tools, not just ideas, to use at home, in classrooms, or in your daily work with children.
Get a Free Sneak Peek Inside a Workshop!
Curious what it’s like to learn with Grace? Watch this short preview from a “Wired for Growth: Growth Mindset” webinar to get a feel for the workshop experience. You’ll see how she breaks down powerful strategies into clear, relatable tools you can use right away. If this resonates with you, you’re going to love the full session!
"The energy Grace exudes when she teaches is so infectious! She is a natural. Her virtual presence is very strong, and you can feel the joy and passion she has for teaching this.”
— Workshop Participant
Parenting Workshops
Get expert tools to help your child manage anxiety, regulate emotions, and build real-world resilience. Designed for busy parents who want strategies that work at home.
Parenting is hard, even more so when your child is overwhelmed by anxiety, anger, or low self-esteem. These workshops are designed to give you clear, actionable tools to support your child’s emotional health and behavior, without feeling like you need a degree in psychology to do it.
Our parenting workshops combine expert guidance with real-world strategies. Whether your child struggles with school-related stress, emotional outbursts, or low motivation, you'll leave feeling more confident and equipped to help.
Popular Parent Workshop Topics
5 Keys to Raising Resilient Kids
Discover research-backed strategies to help your child bounce back from setbacks, develop emotional strength, and build true confidence.
Anger Transformation
Learn how to turn shouting, outbursts, and power struggles into calm, connected moments. Walk away with simple tools to defuse tension and coach kids through big emotions.
Growth Mindset & Motivation
Help your child overcome procrastination, frustration, and fear of failure. Perfect for school-aged kids who shut down or give up too easily.
What You’ll Walk Away With:
Emotion coaching tools you can use at home
Scripts for responding to anxiety, defiance, or emotional shutdowns
Simple ways to boost your child’s confidence and self-regulation
A better understanding of how your child’s brain works, so you can support them more effectively
Printable resources and real-life examples to keep and reuse
Workshops for Educators & Youth Professionals
Give your staff the tools to support student behavior, manage classroom emotions, and build a culture of resilience, without burning out.
Today’s educators are doing more than ever, and emotional and behavioral challenges in the classroom are on the rise. These workshops are designed to equip teachers, counselors, school staff, and youth-serving professionals (kids’ clubs, boy and girl scouts leaders, summer camp leaders, etc.) with simple, research-backed tools to support students’ emotional well-being and executive functioning.
Each session blends psychological insights with practical strategies that can be implemented immediately, even in busy classrooms.
Workshop Topics for Schools & Youth Organizations
5 Keys to Building Resilience in Students
Discover research-backed strategies to help students bounce back from setbacks, build emotional resilience, and develop genuine confidence.
Transforming Anger into Calm
Learn how to respond to student outbursts, defiance, and emotional overwhelm with calm, connection, and clarity. Walk away with tools to de-escalate conflict in real time.
Growth Mindset and Motivation for Students
Support students who struggle with frustration, procrastination, or fear of failure. Perfect for helping kids re-engage with learning and shift from “I can’t” to “I’ll try.”
What Your Team Will Learn:
Tools to manage dysregulation and emotional outbursts
Strategies for creating emotionally safe learning environments
Practical ways to integrate SEL into existing routines
Clear scripts and responses for tough moments
A framework for collaborating with families and caregivers
30+ Minute Leadership Think Tank (Highly Recommended)
To help your school or organization bridge learning to action, this live session offers a strategic space for your leadership team (administrators, counselors, or lead educators).
This collaborative follow-up ensures that your team doesn’t just learn—it leads with purpose.
What Your Team Will Learn:
Review key takeaways from the training
Discuss how to integrate mindset practices into your current systems (SEL, RTI, parent engagement, etc.)
Co-create a simple implementation roadmap tailored to your unique school or program culture
Address questions about student support, communication strategies, and culture shifts
Grace Tucker, LCMHC,
Founder of Annie’s Creative Counseling
Meet Grace: Certified Workshop Leader
Grace Tucker is a child and family therapist with a passion for helping kids thrive, and helping adults feel empowered to support them.
Grace is certified in GoZEN™ and brings years of real-life clinical experience working directly with children, parents, and educators. As a licensed therapist, she understands what kids need to manage anxiety, build resilience, and navigate tough emotions, and how overwhelmed the adults around them can feel.
Her workshops are warm, engaging, and full of practical tools you can actually use. Whether you’re a parent struggling with bedtime meltdowns or a teacher navigating daily dysregulation in the classroom, Grace helps you feel more prepared, more confident, and less alone.
This isn’t generic training. It’s real support, from someone who gets it.
As Seen In
“I never knew how to support my student’s depression spiral in the classroom and would accidentally make it worse. Now I remember to regulate myself first before de-escalation.”
— A Burned-Out Teacher & Client
How It Works
Whether you're attending solo or organizing a group session, these workshops are designed to fit your schedule and deliver immediate value.
Each workshop is thoughtfully designed to make participation simple, accessible, and worth your time. You’ll leave with ready-to-use tools, printable resources, and a renewed sense of clarity and confidence, no matter your role.
Workshop Format
60–90 minute live session
Available virtually or in-person (Charlotte, NC area)
Interactive, engaging, and resource-rich
Includes downloadable tools and handouts
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Who It’s For
Parents, caregivers, and guardians
Teachers, educators, school counselors, PTA groups, school staff teams, and after-school programs
Boy and girl scout leaders, summer camp leaders, community organizations, and youth program leaders
What’s Included
Research-based strategies grounded in child psychology
Real-life scenarios and practical applications
Guided Q&A or discussion time (optional)
Take-home worksheets and reference guides
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FAQs
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We offer both! Most workshops are hosted live online, and some are available in person in the Charlotte, NC area. Each listing will note the format. If you're unsure, just reach out and we’ll help you find the best option for your needs.
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You can join an upcoming group workshop as an individual, or reach out to schedule a private session for your PTA, school staff, or parent group. We’re happy to tailor content to your audience and goals.
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These workshops are perfect for parents, educators, and anyone who works with kids or teens. Whether you're supporting a child at home or in the classroom, you'll walk away with practical tools you can use right away.