Dawn Huebner is a Clinical Psychologist and Parent Coach specializing in the treatment of anxiety. Dawn Huebner who you’ll remember from our discussion about worry and anxiety and how to help our kids when they worry too much-a great and helpful podcast episode that I urge you to listen to after this one.ĭr. How can we reserve our kids feelings of optimism, safety, security, strength and that inexplicable feeling that comes with a carefree childhood when scary things happen across the world, across the state or across the street? For this important topic, we turn a second time to past podcast guest, Dr. But when big, bad things happen in the world- from mass shootings to natural disasters to other tragedies detailed on the news and filtered through the adults at the restaurant, the neighbors on the street, the kids on the bus and friends at school- the world can feel a little less safe and secure for many of our children. A useful book to add to the self-help section of the library.We all want our children to feel safe, secure and engaged in their lives. Informally written, the text is clear and easy-to-read, and is broken down into steps with black and white illustrations that add humour and engage the reader. Dawn Huebner has a magical way of making overcoming anxiety easily accessible to children of any age! By teaching concrete tools to help kids move from Perceived Fear to Relief by dropping unnecessary Safety Behaviors, children can learn to Outsmart Worry in no time! A must read for any parent and child who has ever had worries get the best of them.-Elisa Song, MD, Board-certified Pediatrician, California Alvord, Ph.D., psychologist and co-author of Conquer Negative Thinking for Teens, and Resilience Builder Program for Children and Adolescentsĭr. Outsmarting Worry is a playful and empowering approach to helping kids through their anxiety.-Chris Willard, MD (author of Growing Up Mindful, and other books)Įngaging with relatable examples, this book will empower children and their families to Outsmart Worry! An immediate conversation and action starter that helps develop skills and tools when worry gets in the way.-Mary K. Dawn Huebner's latest book gets the job done, unmasking worry and showing kids-with clarity and playful encouragement-how to put worry in its rightful place.-Lynn Lyons, LICSW, coauthor of Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents and Playing with Anxiety: Casey's Guide for Teens and Kids
Helping anxious children understand and embrace this concept is no small feat.
When children worry, their attempts to feel safe and comfortable only make worry more powerful.
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