About the Book
Helping Parents Support Kids with Anxiety: A Guide for Clinicians
Many parents try to reduce a child’s anxiety by changing their own behavior—like avoiding certain places or offering constant reassurance. These actions, called accommodations, can actually make anxiety worse over time. This book helps professionals guide families in reducing those habits in a healthy, supportive way.
Why Family Responses Matter
- How well-meaning actions can accidentally make anxiety worse
- Why changing parent behavior can help kids feel more confident
How to Reduce Accommodation
- Step-by-step ways to spot and change unhelpful habits
- How to talk with kids about these changes in a supportive way
Handling Difficult Moments
- What to do if a child reacts strongly or refuses to cooperate
- How to support parents who feel unsure or overwhelmed
This book offers simple strategies and real-life examples to help families make lasting changes. It's a helpful resource for therapists, counselors, and others who work with anxious children.
