Don't Worry, Be Happy - A Child''s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety

Does your child appear to worry a lot?

Perhaps they have frequent tummy upsets, or are irritable, tearful, angry or withdrawn?

Do they have problems concentrating or show a loss of enthusiasm for their usual interests?

These could all be signs that your child is struggling with anxiety.

This practical guide combines proven cognitive-behavioural therapy methods used by child psychologists in schools with simple activities to help your child to overcome anxiety. It's aimed at children aged 7-11 because a lot happens in these years that can impact a child's emotional well-being, not just now but for years to come.

Your child will be guided, with the help of Fiz - a friendly and supportive character they can identify with - through fun and engaging activities which are interspersed with useful tips, inspirational statements and practical information for parents.

About the author

Poppy O'Neill has written several books on mental well-being for children and adults, including Amazon bestsellers Don't Worry, Be Happy and You're a Star. Find her online at poppyoneill.wordpress.com.

Summary

This practical guide for children aged 7–11 combines proven cognitive-behavioural therapy methods and fun and engaging activities, which are interspersed with useful tips, inspirational statements and practical information for parents, to help your child overcome anxiety.

Product details

• Authors: Poppy O' Neill, Poppy O'Neill, Poppy O''neill
• Publisher: Summersdale Publishers
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 7 to 11
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.03.2018
• EAN: 9781786852366
• ISBN: 978-1-78685-236-6
• No. of pages: 144
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books; Education and learning > Schoolbooks, general education schools; SELF-HELP / Anxieties & Phobias, PSYCHOLOGY / Developmental / Child, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Activity Books, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Health & Daily Living / General, Child care & upbringing, Coping with anxiety & phobias, Sociology: family & relationships, Child & developmental psychology, Child, developmental and lifespan psychology, Coping with anxiety and phobias, Sociology: family and relationships, Child care and upbringing: advice for parents