The Anxiety Cure for Kids: A Guide for Parents
A comforting, practical guide to helping your child deal with anxiety\ Fear, worry, stomach pains, self-doubt—these are all classic symptoms of anxiety in children and teenagers. Anxiety affects both boys and girls, regardless of age, size, intelligence, or family specifics. And the only way your family can be free of anxiety is to confront it every time it appears. This book will show you how.\ The bestselling authors of The Anxiety Cure present a reassuring guide to help adults and...
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A comforting, practical guide to helping your child deal with anxiety Fear, worry, stomach pains, self-doubt— these are all classic symptoms of anxiety in children and teenagers. Anxiety affects both boys and girls, regardless of age, size, intelligence, or family specifics. And the only way your family can be free of anxiety is to confront it every time it appears. This book will show you how. The bestselling authors of The Anxiety Cure present a reassuring guide to help adults and children understand the way anxiety works. Using characters such as the Dragon and the Wizard, The Anxiety Cure for Kids explains how to overcome the negative impacts of anxiety and turn anxiety into a positive opportunity for the whole family. It outlines specific action steps to regain full control of your anxious child's life. You'll learn how to communicate effectively with your child, help him or her confront fear, and boost your child's feelings of accomplishment and self-esteem. The book also includes helpful advice for anyone who works with anxious children, such as teachers, coaches, therapists, and school nurses. The plentiful exercises and tips reveal how to: * Recognize the symptoms of anxiety in your child * Evaluate your child's need for medication and/or therapy * Utilize a journal to gain a clear perspective * Assess the role of your family in anxiety disorders * Set goals for the future— including what to do if anxiety returns Overcoming anxiety in children takes time and persistence— but it can be done. By making changes little by little, your child can get well and stay well. The lessons in The Anxiety Cure forKids have helped many children break free from anxiety and, with your family's help, your child will too.
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Foreword by Karen Dineen WagnerIntroduction and Guide to this Book Acknowledgements Foreword: A Letter to Kids with Anxiety PART I. ALL ABOUT ANXIETY Chapter 1. Understanding Anxiety and Fear--The Dragon Chapter 2. The History and Diagnostic Categories of Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adults Chapter 3. Treatment--The Wizard Chapter 4. Evaluating Your Child's Need for Medication and Therapy PART II. FIVE STORIES FOR KIDS, FIVE STEPS FOR PARENTS Chapter 5. Step 1: Ben's Story-- Understand the Dragon Your Child Struggles With Chapter 6. Step 2. Julie's Story--Shrink the Dragon with Practice and Cognitive Restructuring Chapter 7. Step 3. William's Story--Using Medicine and Relaxation Chapter 8. Step 4: Rebecca's Story--School Anxiety and School Refusal Chapter 9. Step 5. Rebecca's Story One Year Later: Set Goals for the Future, Including Having a Plan if the Anxiety Comes Back PART III. BEYOND ANXIETY Chapter 10. Assessing the Role of Your Family in Anxiety Disorders Chapter 11. Anxiety, Terrorism, and Other Extraordinary Threats to Children Chapter 12. Advice for Teachers, Coaches, Doctors, Therapists, School Nurses, and Others who Work with Anxious Kids Vocabulary Appendix: Diagnostic Criteria (from the DSM-IV) Resources About Anxiety Disorders for Parents and Children
