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Summary

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, 2nd Edition 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, Second Edition"  "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. Defining 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 definitely 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    SEL036000, Self-Help : Anxieties & Phobias  PSY006000 Psychology : Psychotherapy - Child & Adolescent  JNF053050 Juvenile Nonfiction : Social Issues - Emotions & Feelings

• Young Readers