What to do when you're scared & worried : a guide for kids

Summary: What are you afraid of? Thunderstorms? The dark? Bullies? Tests? Terrorism? Monsters? Nightmares? Making mistakes? Not fitting in at school? Being away from your parents? Being home alone? Everyone has fears and worries some of the time. You don't have to stay scared and worried. This book can help.

Record details

ISBN: 9781575421537
ISBN: 1575421534
Physical Description: 122 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
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Publisher: Minneapolis, MN : Free Spirit Pub., c2004.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 118-119) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Kinds of fears and worries -- Where do fears and worries come from? -- Fear chasers and worry erasers -- Going further: pencil and paper exercises -- When fears are out of control (Phobias) -- Fear of being away from family grown-ups (Separation anxiety) -- Constant worrying for months at a time (Generalized anxiety disorder) -- Fear that stops you in your tracks (Panic attacks) -- Thoughts and actions you just can't stop (Obsessive-compulsive disorder) -- Stress and fear from a terrible memory (Post-traumatic stress disorder) -- How experts can help.