Please Explain Anxiety to Me! Simple Biology and Solutions for Children and Parents

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 Explain
Anxiety 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 explained
at their developmental level
understand the brain/body connection underlying
anxiety
identify with the examples given
find comfort and reassurance in knowing that others
have the same experience
be provided with strategies and ideas to help them
change their anxiety responses
be able to enjoy childhood and to give up unnecessary
worrying


Therapists 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. Defi ning 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 defi nitely 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 author



Learn more at www.DrZelinger.com

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