I Bet I Won't Fret: A Workbook to Help Children with Generalized Anxiety Disorder

by Timothy A. Sisemore

This professional edition includes both the Instant Help book and a companion CD that offers the complete book and printable worksheets for your clients. We like to think of childhood as a carefree time, but for the many children with anxiety disorders it's anything but. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is one of the most common anxiety disorders in children. It causes intense worry and anxiety that can disrupt emotional, academic, and social development. The good news is that GAD is highly treatable and children can be taught to manage and even overcome it. Child psychologist, Timothy Sisemore specializes in helping anxious children and in I Bet I Won't Fret he gives kids fun and engaging exercises to help them relieve anxiety and worry, change anxiety-inducing self-talk, and communicate their feelings. These activities can be done on their own or as part of a therapy program, and are appropriate for kids between the ages of six and twelve.

Genres: Parenting

152 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2004

About the author

Timothy A. Sisemore, PhD, is professor of psychology and counseling and director of research at Richmont Graduate University in Chattanooga, TN. He has more than twenty-five years of experience as a clinical psychologist and specializes in anxiety disorders. He has written three previous books on anxiety treatment.

Reviews

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

As an elementary school counselor, I'm always on the lookout for resources that are simple, easy to use, and kid friendly. This book is all that and then some! Anxiety is quickly becoming a concern for many of my students, and many do not have the support and/or knowledge of how to manage it. This book provides 35 informative yet simple activities that kids can actually do on their own/with some help. Not only are the activities fun and easy, but they also provide a foundation to learn about the root of their anxiety and tools to help decrease it. I definitely recommend this!