"It makes it very hard for them to meet new kids and make friends. They're very nervous to talk in class or ask for help when they need it. They don't want to join activities because they're just so shy and afraid that something bad is going to happen," he says. When exposure ...
Medication for anxiety Sometimesanxiety medicationis needed alongside therapy. One type of medication commonly used in anxiety treatment is selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). This type of antidepressant is one of the most commonly used medications for helping teens with anxiety. It has sh...
approach. These programs provide real-world opportunities for students to practice exposure therapy by engaging in activities such as skiing, mountain biking, and camping. These activities not only challenge students to face their anxieties, but they also provide opportunities for social learning and ...
You become a cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) expert The Resilience Recipe:A Parent's Guide to Raising Fearless Kids in the Age of Anxiety We live in an age of anxiety. Amidst climate change and natural disasters, a troubled economy, and one of the largest global pandemics in modern histor...
Elementary school teachers often assist these children, peeling them away from their caregiver(s), helping them calm down, and ensuring that they stay in their classroom and engage in classroom activities. These children might request to call and check-in with their parent several times during ...
Dr. Dina Hirshfeld-Becker, PhD, Co-Director of the Child Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program at the Massachusetts General Hospital, says worry, fear, catastrophic thoughts, and associated difficulties with sleep, mood, and concentration are symptoms that may be associated with eco-anxiety in children...
Books for Parents and Kids Books offer helpful explanations and activities that can give you the information and tools you need to see what you can start doing today to begin the process of change. Here are books written by providers from The Children’s and Adult Center who are ...
Missing school and/or refusing to engage in sports or social activities Being upset for no reason or acting out angrily Complaining of frequent stomach and headaches Seeking constant reassurance from parents Having panic attacks Childhood Anxiety: Treatments and Interventions Cognitive behavioral therapy (...
Resources: There is an excellent Reader’s Note at the end of the book that talks about exposure therapy and it’s many uses and benefits. There are suggestions and activities for parents and teachers to use with kids. There is also a series of questions to ask kids about the book to ...
Of course, one of the challenges is that a therapist cannot conjure up a storm for a therapy session. Instead, making a plan and role-playing what children can do to handle a storm allows them to feel confident that they know what to do when a storm comes. Helping kids gradually face ...