Parenting The Anxious Child

With Liesl Glover, Ph.D., Kenneth A. DeLuca, Ph.D. & Associates, Inc.

Podcasts supported by Ernst and Young

Presented: 2014, 2017

A preschool-aged child has his fists balled in his eyes and appears to be crying.

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Description of Presentation

Glover introduces childhood anxiety, its causes and how to spot it. She also discusses treatments, from school accommodations to medications and therapies.

CFK Resources

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Books

"Freeing your Child from Anxiety: Powerful, Practical Solutions to Overcome your Child's Fears, Worries and Phobias," Tamar Chansky
"Parenting Anxious Children with Mindfulness and Acceptance: A Powerful Approach to Overcoming Fear, Panic and Worry Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy," Christopher McCurry
"The Anxiety Cure for Kids: A Guide for Parents," Elizabeth DePoint Spencer, Robert DuPoint, & Caroline DuPoint
"The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook for Kids: Help for Children to Cope with Stress, Anxiety and Transitions," Lawrence Shapiro, PhD & Robin Sprague
"What to Do When you Worry Too Much: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety," Dawn Huebner

Websites

AnxietyBC (parent tips)
Anxiety and Depression Association of America
American Psychological Association
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
www.worrywisekids.org

Accessible Script

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