Description
Inside, you will learn to:
- Help your child practice “detective thinking” to recognize irrational worries
- What to do when your child becomes frightened
- How to gently and gradually expose your child to challenging situations
- Help your child learn important social skills
This book has been awarded The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Self-Help Seal of Merit—an award bestowed on outstanding self-help books that are consistent with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles and that incorporate scientifically tested strategies for overcoming mental health difficulties. Used alone or in conjunction with therapy, our books offer powerful tools readers can use to jump-start changes in their lives.
Includes helpful information about anxiety, including causes and contributing factors, how anxiety effects the body and behavior, the importance of realistic thinking, effective / ineffective parenting practices for helping anxiety, and much, much more. If you have a child with anxiety and are looking for practical, effective, well-researched methods for helping, this invaluable book is for you!