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What to Do When You're Scared and Worried: A Guide for Kids
What to Do When You're Scared and Worried A Guide for Kids Author:James J. Crist From a fear of spiders to panic attacks, kids have worries and fears, just like adults. But while adults have access to a lot of helpful information, that hasnt been true for kidsuntil now. Drawing on his years of experience helping children deal with anxiety, Dr. James Crist has written a book that kids can turn to when they need ad... more »vice, reassurance, and ideas. He starts by telling young readers that all kids are scared and worried sometimes; theyre not alone. He explains where fears and worries come from and how the mind and body work together to make fears worse or better. He describes various kinds of fears and suggests ten Fear Chasers and Worry Erasers kids can try to feel safer, stronger, and calmer. The second part of the book focuses on phobias, separation anxiety, OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder), and other problems too big for kids to handle on their own, and explains what its like to get counseling. Includes a special "Note to Grown-ups" and a! list of resources.« less