Author(s): Heather Davidson

Health

Stand up to anxiety and feel cool, calm, and confident.

Worrying all the time can stop kids from having fun with friends, hobbies, sports, or school. The CBT Workbook for Kids helps them get back to doing the things they love. These ideas and activities for children ages 6-10 use proven, up-to-date cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) strategies to help manage-or even change-worried thoughts and feelings.

This CBT workbook is an imaginary toolbox for any anxious child, full of methods to help lower anxiety. First it helps them figure out what's going on in their heads-and then gives them tools to change it. Fun quizzes, drawing challenges, and fill-in-the-blank exercises show them new ways to look at each worry.

The CBT Workbook for Kids includes:

• Helpful skills-Learn techniques for expressing feelings, dealing with anger, staying focused, and making smart decisions.
• Bright ideas-Discover everyday calming methods, like creating a morning routine, asking for help, and facing fears a tiny bit at a time.
• You're not alone-Each chapter in this CBT workbook has stories about how other kids might experience anxiety, too.

The CBT Workbook for Kids helps kids take a deep breath, face their fears-and win