MomatHWTK Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Step 1: Teaching your child about anxiety Step 2: Teaching your child about GAD Step 3: Encouraging your child to stop seeking reassurance Step 4: Building your child’s toolbox Step 5: Building on bravery http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/factsheet/strategies-for-children-with-generalized-anxiety-disorder While each child is different, the following compilation includes commonly implemented interventions for anxious children. These items may serve as a starting point for families who are looking for specific suggestions for problem areas, or for parents who are just learning of the types of issues that their anxious child may be contending with. http://www.worrywisekids.org/node/40 Children with GAD tend to be very hard on themselves and strive for perfection. They may also seek constant approval or reassurance from others. https://www.adaa.org/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Thank you. I've been thinking a lot lately about ways to help my children with anxiety; this looks like a great resource. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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