Please Explain Anxiety to Me!

What’s happening to me?This book translates anxiety from the jargon of psychology into concrete experiences that children can relate to. Children and their parents will understand the biological and emotional components of anxiety responsible for the upsetting symptoms they experience. Please ExplainAnxiety to Me gives accurate physiological information in child friendly language. A colorful dinosaur story explains the link between brain and body functioning, followed by practical therapeutic techniques that children can use to help themselves. Children will:learn that they can handle most issues if they are explainedat their developmental levelunderstand the brain/body connection underlyinganxietyidentify with the examples givenfind comfort and reassurance in knowing that othershave the same experiencebe provided with strategies and ideas to help themchange their anxiety responsesbe able to enjoy childhood and to give up unnecessaryworryingTherapists and Educators Praise 'Please Explain Anxiety To Me''On any given day, around thirty percent of my patients have anxiety related symptoms. The simplicity and completeness of the explanations and treatment of anxiety given in this book is remarkable. Defining the cause, treating the core symptoms, and most importantly bringing it to a child’s level accompanied by wonderful illustrations, is an incredible feat. I will definitely use this book in my practice.' --Zev Ash, M.D. F.A.A.P., Pediatrician'Anxiety is, of course, a complicated neuro-physiological process but it has been reduced to understandable terms in this brilliantly illustrated book for children. I would go even further and say that there are adults who could benefit from the straightforward approach.' --Rick Ritter, MSW, author of Coping with Physical Loss and Disability'This excellent book is perfect for parents to read and discuss with their children. It’s also perfect for school professionals to use in the school setting.' --Herb R. Brown, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools, Oceanside Public Schools, New York'...A charming--and calming--explanation of anxiety that will help both children and their parents turn their internal worry switches to the OFF position.' --Ellen Singer, New York Times-acclaimed bestselling authorLearn more at www.DrZelinger.comFrom the 'Growing With Love' Series at Loving Healing Press www.LHPress.comSEL036000, Self-Help : Anxieties & PhobiasPSY006000 Psychology : Psychotherapy - Child & AdolescentJNF053050 Juvenile Nonfiction : Social Issues - Emotions & Feelings