The Anxiety Workbook for Kids

According to recent CDC findings, childhood anxiety is rising, and recent research has uncovered a link between highly imaginative children and stress. Grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), this workbook uses engaging illustrations and fun activities to empower children to face their anxiety head-on. The Anxiety Workbook for Kids is a proven- and effective guide that offers a positive framework to help children harness the power of their imaginations to reduce anxiety and build self-esteem. This workbook focuses on:

• Imagination training
• Mindfulness
• Developing skills for problem-solving, assertiveness, positive thinking, body awareness, and relaxation

This is a great resource to have available in your classroom, clinic, or home!

Reviews:

“With inventive illustrations and activities, Alter and Clarke excel at explaining worry and cognitive-behavioral strategies to young readers. Whether a child’s worries are improbable or impossible, readers will benefit from these practical tools which engage the strength of imagination. A great resource for kids as well as parents and teachers.”
—Andrea Umbach, PsyD, clinical psychologist and author of Conquer Your Fears and Phobias for Teens

“The Anxiety Workbook for Kids is very child-friendly and engaging. It offers children and adolescents concrete and effective strategies for calming their fears and taking control of their lives. The workbook provides helpful techniques for children to become the bosses of their imagination so it serves them well. Children who use this workbook will undoubtedly master their worries, feel more positive about themselves and their lives, and interact more confidently with others. The Anxiety Workbook for Kids is a must-have for any therapist or counselor working with children, and for any family concerned about a child with anxiety.”
—Nadine J. Kaslow, PhD, ABPP, Emory University; 2014 president of the American Psychological Association

“The Anxiety Workbook for Kids provides families with a wonderful tool for helping the growing number of children experiencing problems of anxiety: the child’s own imagination. Robin Alter and Crystal Clarke have created a much-needed resource that is not just thoroughly engaging, but extremely beneficial.”
—Stuart Shanker, distinguished research professor of philosophy and psychology at York University

ISBN: 9781626254770