Riding Out the Storm: Managing Emotional Intensity in Children Affected by Brain Tumors

Pediatric brain tumors and current treatments not only affect children physically, they also can severely impact patients’ and survivors’ emotional well-being and mental health. Anxiety and depression, difficulties with regulating emotions, and changes in behavior and personality are just a few of the challenges children and their families experience.

Learn how pediatric brain tumors affect children’s emotions, as well as concrete strategies to help manage feelings and behaviors at home, school, and in the community by watching the recording of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s May 2024 family support webinar.

Our guest presenter, Dr. Matthew Zakreski, brings a unique and valuable perspective to the topic as both an accomplished clinical psychologist and pediatric brain tumor survivor. Drawing on his years of professional and personal experiences, he walks through how to navigate common challenge areas, such as peer relations, panic, failure, and school outings.

This 90-minute presentation is a must for parents, caregivers, and professionals who work with pediatric brain tumor patients and survivors.

About Dr. Matthew Zakreski

Matthew “Dr. Matt” Zakreski, PsyD is a high-energy, creative clinical psychologist and professional speaker who utilizes an eclectic approach to meet the specific needs of his neurodivergent clients.  He is proud to serve the Gifted community as a consultant, professor, author, and researcher.  He has spoken over 400 times all over the world about supporting neurodivergent kids.