Supporting Sensitive and Anxious Children During the Holidays
Presented by Amanda Robinson, LPC-S, RPT-S™
December 11, 2025
If you have an anxious, neurodivergent, or highly sensitive child at home, chances are you’re approaching the holidays with some level of dread. Sensitive children (and adults!) can struggle with the change in routine and constant bustle that this season brings.
In this workshop, you’ll learn practical, compassionate strategies to prepare your child for holiday gatherings, ease their overwhelm in different environments, and respond effectively during “crisis moments”. You’ll leave with realistic tools you can use right away to make this season a little less stressful – and a lot more joyful – for the whole family.
Training Objectives
Hybrid Location
Live via Zoom or In-Person
Ensemble Therapy
Northwest Austin Location
4210 Spicewood Springs, Suite 203
Austin, Texas 78759
Details
Date
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Time
12:00pm - 1:00pm CT
Pricing
$35, with sliding scale community option
After this hybrid in-person / live virtual workshop for parents and caregivers, you will be able to:
Plan ahead with your child to prepare them for a busy season
Name strategies for reducing overwhelm across different environments
Describe and know how to implement ways to balance expectations from extended family with your child’s needs
Presented by
Amanda Robinson, LPC-S, RPT-S™
Amanda earned her BA in Psychology from Hardin-Simmons University and her MA in Professional Counseling from Texas State University.
Amanda is in private practice in Austin, Texas, where she provides therapy to children and teens with anxiety, trauma, and “big feelings.” She is also passionate about her work with parents and facilitates Child Parent Relationship Therapy groups.
Amanda is the author of The Highly Sensitive Child’s Workbook as well as Anger Management Skills Workbook for Kids. Her favorite ways to play include baking, writing, and being outside with her husband, dog, and toddler.
Good to Know
This is a live hybrid training taking place in-person and live online via Zoom.
Participants will only be able to attend for the location they are registered for (eg. will not be able to switch between in-person or online after registration).
This training will not be recorded.
For in-person attendees, please dress comfortably, bring a water bottle, snacks, and anything else you need to feel comfortable in a classroom setting for the duration of our training.
Please note that this workshop does not provide CE credits that count toward certification or professional licensure.
Before registering, please see our Frequently Asked Questions, including cancellations and refund policy, at the bottom of this page.
Sign Up To Secure Your Spot
We are committed to making continuing education more readily available so families and caregivers from all backgrounds have the tools and support to provide relevant and nuanced care with awareness and sensitivity. Please choose the enrollment option that applies to you and your circumstances.
ENROLLMENT RATE
$35
This is the actual cost of enrollment, and this rate is meant for attendees who are able to comfortably meet their basic needs with room for expendable purchases, and those who benefit from financial support or systemic privilege.
USE CODE EARLYRATE-5 FOR $5 OFF UNTIL THREE WEEKS BEFORE
COMMUNITY RATE
$30
This reduced rate is for attendees who are students, those who are Black, Indigenous, or people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, those living with disabilities, experiencing financial hardship, or who have been impacted by systemic inequity.
USE CODE COMMUNITY-5 TO APPLY COMMUNITY DISCOUNT
December 11, 2025
Learn practical, compassionate strategies to prepare your child for holiday gatherings, ease their overwhelm in different environments, and respond effectively during “crisis moments” to make this season a little less stressful — and a lot more joyful.
Course FAQ
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We welcome any human interested in learning and supporting the therapeutic healing of children and adolescents through research-based practices. We must never forget that through this important work, we are fostering the next generation of healthy humans. What we do with our youth today will have a lasting and contagious impact for the rest of their lives. The content of our learning sessions is presented at the graduate level using inclusive & friendly approaches — beginners are welcome!
The learning sessions we offer are designed for caregivers and families, professional counselors, social workers, school counselors, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, play therapists, teachers, occupational therapists, child life specialists, school administration, and graduate students.
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Offerings listed For Caregivers do not include the option for CE credits, though we always welcome anyone who wants to attend!
All of Ensemble's trainings listed For Professionals offer continuing education credits for licensed professionals, and some of those trainings provide play therapy credit for mental health professionals or students enrolled in a graduate mental health program. Play therapy continuing education credit will not be awarded to non-mental health professionals.
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Cancellation requests can be made by email hello@ensemblelearningcenter.com.
Cancellations received at least 14 days prior to a scheduled learning session are refundable at 50% of the registration fee. Cancellations received less than 14 days prior to a scheduled learning session will receive no refund or credit. No shows or missed learning sessions will receive no refund or credit.
Should Ensemble Learning Center need to cancel a learning session, we will make every attempt to notify paid registrants in a timely manner. All paid registrants will receive a full refund.
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All in-person learning sessions occur in our conference room at Ensemble Therapy’s Spicewood office location. To protect the confidentiality of our clients and respect our healing environment so important therapeutic work can occur, only adult registrants are allowed to attend our learning sessions.