Navigating Uncertainty: Financial Therapy Tools for Reducing Anxiety and Building Well-Being
April 30 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Virtual Workshop – Live/Online
Fee: $50 for MCN members / $70 for nonmembers
Financial anxiety can often feel overwhelming, especially when today’s environment is rife with economic unknowns. This interactive session introduces the fundamentals of financial therapy, clarifies the differences between financial anxiety and financial stress, and demonstrates research-based strategies to bolster financial well-being. We will explore “the worry hour” technique and other practical interventions for managing financial anxiety. Participants will leave understanding how to support themselves and others in cultivating healthy financial money mindsets.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate the concepts of financial anxiety and financial stress, understanding how each can impact individuals and communities.
- Identify and apply evidence-based interventions, including the “worry hour,” to mitigate financial anxiety and encourage healthier financial habits.
- Examine relevant research to understand strategies that lead to sustained financial well-being.
- Develop a personalized action plan for implementing financial therapy tools in both professional and personal settings.
Event Details
This virtual event will take place on the Zoom platform. Your access link will be emailed to you the day before the event after 12 p.m.
This session will be recorded. The recording will be made available to registrants after the live event.
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Speaker Information
Dr. Megan McCoy is an Assistant Professor at Kansas State University’s Department of Personal Financial Planning. She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, an Accredited Financial Counselor®, and was the first Certified Financial Therapist™. She has published over forty articles in top-tier mental health, family science, financial counseling, and financial planning journals. Dr. McCoy has also been featured as a financial well-being expert on the Today Show, NPR, BBC, the Wall Street Journal, and many other media outlets.