The Role of Parental Anxiety in Anxious Children It has taken me the better part of 6 months to sort through a complex mess that was stirring in my brain. My daughter’s anxiety has improved so dramatically with the therapy she has received since April 2018. One year ago, she was in a constant state… Continue reading The Role of Parental Anxiety in Anxious Children
Category: Child Anxiety
Parents and teachers often need support for their anxious child. Good Bye Anxiety, Hello Joy offers support, guidance, resources, consulting, and hope for managing anxiety in children. The most frequent questioned asked by parents and teachers is “how to help a child with anxiety”. This question is offered here.
Problem Solving Activities for Kids to Lessen Anxiety
Problem Solving Activities for Kids to Lessen Anxiety All children face challenges, problems, and discomfort at some point each day. It may be a challenging reading passage, difficulty opening the packaging of their snack, forgetting their locker combination, or feeling angry at a friend. Parents cannot be expected to solve every problem for their child.… Continue reading Problem Solving Activities for Kids to Lessen Anxiety
Discovering and Celebrating Your Child’s Strengths
Discovering and Celebrating Your Child’s Strengths Human minds are wired to notice the “bad” first. Without thinking, the negative moments seem to rise above all of the positives. This, unfortunately, happens in parenting too frequently. You remember the low grades your child received on their recent math test or the gymnastic class where your child… Continue reading Discovering and Celebrating Your Child’s Strengths
Counseling for Kids…What to Expect at the First Appointment
Counseling for Kids…What to Expect at the First Appointment Finally, after much searching and waiting for an open appointment, you are your child are ready to attend the first therapy appointment for your child’s anxiety. Unfortunately, now you have anxiety over what to expect…I hope that isn’t true, but there seems to be a… Continue reading Counseling for Kids…What to Expect at the First Appointment
How To Explain Anxiety To A Child
How To Explain Anxiety To A Child For children of any age, knowledge is power. This is so very true for anxiety! In order for children to manage their anxiety, they must have an understanding of what is happening inside their mind and body. Children must be equipped with the knowledge and coping skills in… Continue reading How To Explain Anxiety To A Child
The Importance of Externalizing Anxiety with a Worry Monster
The Importance of Externalizing Anxiety with a Worry Monster Anxiety is a bully. It bosses your child around, tells them they are not good enough, and causes high amounts of fear. Suddenly, your anxious child begins to see anxiety as a part of them, bringing down their self-confidence and opinion of themselves. The best… Continue reading The Importance of Externalizing Anxiety with a Worry Monster