What's happening to me?
This book translates anxiety from the jargon of psychologyinto concrete experiences that children can relate to.Children and their parents will understand the biologicaland emotional components of anxiety responsible forthe upsetting symptoms they experience. Please ExplainAnxiety to Me gives accurate physiological information inchild friendly language. A colorful dinosaur story explainsthe link between brain and body functioning, followed bypractical therapeutic techniques that children can use tohelp themselves. Children will:

• learn that they can handle most issues if they are explainedat their developmental level
• understand the brain/body connection underlyinganxiety
• identify with the examples given
• find comfort and reassurance in knowing that othershave the same experience
• be provided with strategies and ideas to help themchange their anxiety responses
• be able to enjoy childhood and to give up unnecessaryworrying
  
  Therapists and Educators Praise "Please Explain Anxiety To Me"
  "On any given day, around thirty percent of my patients haveanxiety related symptoms. The simplicity and completenessof the explanations and treatment of anxiety given in thisbook is remarkable. Defi ning the cause, treating the coresymptoms, and most importantly bringing it to a child's levelaccompanied by wonderful illustrations, is an incrediblefeat. I will defi nitely use this book in my practice."
  Zev Ash, M.D. F.A.A.P., Pediatrician
  
  "Anxiety is, of course, a complicated neuro-physiologicalprocess but it has been reduced to understandable termsin this brilliantly illustrated book for children. I would goeven 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 anddiscuss with their children. It's also perfect for schoolprofessionals to use in the school setting."
  Herb R. Brown, Ed.D., Superintendent of SchoolsOceanside Public Schools, New York
  
  "...A charming--and calming--explanation of anxietythat will help both children and their parents turn theirinternal worry switches to the OFF position."
  Ellen Singer, New York Times-acclaimedbestselling author
  
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  From the "Growing With Love" Series at Loving Healing Press www.LHPress.com
  
  SEL036000, Self-Help : Anxieties & Phobias
  PSY006000 Psychology : Psychotherapy - Child & Adolescent
  JNF053050 Juvenile Nonfiction : Social Issues - Emotions & Feelings