Managing Social Anxiety in Children and Young People: Practical Activities for Reducing Stress and Building Self-esteem

Managing Social Anxiety in Children and Young People offers a practical approach to helping anxious children and young people develop social skills and reduce stress through nurturing and nesting principles. It provides tangible resources and exercises for developing breathing, rhythm, sound, and physical movement, accompanied by illustrated worksheets and story sheets.

Format: Hardback
Length: 158 pages
Publication date: 18 October 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Managing Social Anxiety in Children and Young People is a groundbreaking approach to working with anxious children and young people, aimed at helping them develop essential social skills and reduce stress. The book is structured around the principles of nurturing and nesting, emphasizing a practical and non-medication-based approach. It guides readers on how to shift their perceptions of themselves and others, ultimately transforming their attitudes.

Throughout the chapters, readers are provided with tangible resources and exercises designed to enhance the core processes of breathing, rhythm, sound, and physical movement. These techniques are presented in a developmental sequence, accompanied by illustrated worksheets and story sheets, making them accessible and engaging for a wide range of professionals involved in supporting and developing children and young people.

This book is a valuable resource for teachers, teaching assistants, care workers, clinicians, therapists, parents, and anyone else who is passionate about helping these individuals thrive. By offering practical strategies and tangible tools, it empowers professionals to provide effective support and guidance to those facing social anxiety.

Weight: 480g
Dimension: 297 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032256665