Anxiety Relief Book for Kids - by Ehrin Weiss (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Help kids find freedom from anxiety with engaging activities for ages 8 to 12

Dealing with anxiety is tough, but with the right tools, kids can learn how to handle it in a healthy way so they can get back to the fun of being a kid. Anxiety Relief Book for Kids is the perfect introduction to anxiety books for kids, full of information and exercises to help kids build skills for finding peace and facing their fears with confidence.

This standout among anxiety books for kids includes:

• An understanding of worries--Unlike many other anxiety books for kids, this one teaches them where worries come from, what they feel like, and ways to conquer them.
• Real-life solutions--Kids will learn to notice when their worries are causing problems, recognize what their feelings are trying to tell them, and come up with ideas for making their worries feel smaller.
• A range of fun activities--Writing, drawing, and meditating will help kids calm their bodies and quiet their thoughts.
• Proven strategies--Kids can start finding relief through exercises based in mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, and exposure therapy.

Help kids show their worries who's boss with help from this empowering choice in anxiety books for kids.

Review Quotes

"Anxiety Relief Book for Kids is a practical and sensible approach that is sure to help kids and the adults who love them learn methods for overcoming anxiety. It's a hands-on guide with practical tools to help parents, kids, and even therapists become better equipped to handle worry and fear. Ehrin Weiss has created an exceptional book that is not simply just another book about anxiety. It's sure to help kids and adults learn essential skills to deal effectively with anxiety and find more joy!" --Mary C. Stockton, Ph.D., clinical psychologist

"Dr. Weiss has done a beautiful job creating a fantastic workbook that incorporates evidence-based treatments for treating anxiety in kids while also adding in some excellent and important psychoeducation by use of relatable stories and information. This workbook has an abundance of tools a parent and child would need to work through anxiety in a very streamlined fashion. As an anxiety specialist myself, I highly recommend this interactive workbook for kids who are struggling with anxiety and for parents who want specific tools to support their child in a very approachable way." --Jessica Drobny, Ph.D., licensed clinical psychologist

"Dr. Weiss's Anxiety Relief Book for Kids explains common worries and fears in a kid-friendly way. The activities provided give elementary and preteen kids practical ways to apply the skills they are learning on their own. This is a book that will help kids and parents alike navigate those worry thoughts while learning effective strategies for gaining control of those out of control thoughts." --Margaret R. Mauzé, PhD, ABPP, board certified pediatric psychologist, www.thewhatifwonder.com

"Ehrin Weiss is a fun and engaging author. Anxiety Relief Book for Kids is an amazing resource for kids and parents to learn how to tackle their anxiety. Not only does this book provide excellent practical tools, it also helps children understand how their anxiety helps them and puts a positive spin on their emotions. It's hard to find an excellent CBT resource for children, and Weiss hit it out of the park!" --Taylor Chesney, Psy.D., child/adolescent psychologist, director of Feeling Good Institute NYC (www.feelinggoodnyc.com)

"When you're a kid who worries, it can feel like your worries are bullying you around and that you have to do whatever they tell you to do. This book can help put you back in charge so that you can do the things you want to do! Dr. Weiss was once a kid who worried, just like you, but now she knows lots of tools to help break free from worry's prison. If you let her, she will be your friendly, funny, and wise guide on your own journey to freedom." --Amy Huberman, MD, psychiatrist and specialist in the treatment of anxiety disorders--and yet another grown-up who was once a worried kid

About the Author

EHRIN WEISS, PhD, is a psychologist in Houston, Texas, where she has a private practice specializing in working with children, adolescents, and adults with anxiety. Dr. Weiss earned her doctorate in clinical psychology with a child-family focus from the University of Houston and is Level 3-certified in TEAM-CBT