Helping Your Anxious Child: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents

This book provides parents with practical and evidence-based techniques to help their children overcome anxiety and thrive. It offers new information on helping very young children and adolescents, as well as anxiety in children with behavioral problems, learning difficulties, or medical conditions. The book includes links to a free downloadable workbook for parents and an activity book for kids.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 01 November 2022
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications

With over 150,000 copies sold, this fully revised and updated edition of the classic self-help guide for parents offers cutting-edge, proven-effective techniques for helping your child overcome anxiety and thrive.

Most children experience fear at some point, whether it's the dark, monsters under the bed, or other common fears. However, a significant percentage of children suffer from excessive fears and worries that can hinder their growth and prevent them from fully enjoying their childhood. These concerns may manifest as phobias, separation anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

If your child is experiencing any of these forms of anxiety, this book provides new, practical, and evidence-based proven tools that can help. Now in its third edition, Helping Your Anxious Child has been expanded and updated to include the latest research and techniques for managing child anxiety. It also includes new information on helping very young children and adolescents, as well as anxiety in children with behavioral problems, learning difficulties, or medical conditions.

The book offers proven-effective skills based in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure therapy, and mindfulness and relaxation techniques to aid you in helping your child overcome intense fears and worries. You'll also discover how to relieve your child's anxious feelings while parenting with compassion.

Parents will learn:

How to help your child practice "detective thinking" to recognize irrational worries.
What to do when your child becomes frightened.
How to expose your child gently and gradually to challenging situations.
How to help your child learn important social skills.

Additionally, the book includes links to a free downloadable workbook for parents, and an activity book for kids. The kid-friendly, illustrated activity book will help your child take an active role in learning to manage their anxiety.

By using these techniques, parents can provide their children with the support and guidance they need to overcome anxiety and thrive. It's important to remember that every child is unique, and what works for one child may not work for another. Therefore, it's essential to be patient, understanding, and adaptable in your approach to helping your anxious child.

If you're struggling with your child's anxiety, or if you have any questions about the techniques outlined in this book, don't hesitate to seek professional help. There are many resources available, including therapists, support groups, and online resources, that can provide you with the guidance and support you need to help your child overcome their anxiety.

In conclusion, Helping Your Anxious Child is a valuable resource for parents who are looking to help their children overcome anxiety and thrive. By using the techniques outlined in this book, parents can provide their children with the support and guidance they need to overcome their fears and worries and live fulfilling lives.

Weight: 440g
Dimension: 153 x 226 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781684039913