Anxiety-Free Kids

Anxiety-Free Kids (2nd ed.) offers parents strategies that help children become happy and worry-free, methods that relieve a child's excessive anxieties and phobias, and tools for fostering interaction and family-oriented solutions. Using a unique companion approach that offers two books in one-a practical, reader-friendly book for parents and a fun workbook for kids-this solutions-oriented guide utilizes the cognitive-behavioral approach to therapy and integrates the parent in the child's self-help process. Research has shown that if left untreated, children with anxiety disorders are at higher risk to perform poorly in school, to have less-developed social skills, and to be more vulnerable to substance abuse. Covering the six most commonly occurring anxiety disorders-generalized anxiety, separation anxiety, specific phobias, social phobias, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder-this book gives kids and parents successful strategies for achieving relaxation, conquering worries, challenging faulty thinking patterns, developing positive self-talk, and facing one's fears. Educational Resource

Bonnie Zucker, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist with a background and expertise in psychotherapy with children, adolescents, and adults.

Acknowledgements Preface to the Second Edition Welcome to Anxiety-Free Kids Introduction: How to Use This Book A Note for Your Child's Therapist chapter 1 Anxiety: What It Is and What to Do About It chapter 2 Making Your Team and Team Goals chapter 3 Relaxing the Body chapter 4 Conquer Your Worries chapter 5 Changing Your Thoughts chapter 6 Changing Your Behaviors: Facing Your Fears chapter 7 Keep Facing Your Fears and Build Confidence chapter 8 Lessons Learned: Celebrate Yourself chapter 9 Motivating Your Child chapter 10 Special Sections chapter 11 Anxiety at Bedtime: Improving Sleep Behavior chapter 12 Parenting Your Anxious Child: Adopting a Resilience Mindset References Resources for Parents Appendix A: Overview of the Program Appendix B: Thinking Errors Quick Reference Page About the Author anxiety-free kids: "For Kids Only" Companion Guide