Books that Help Kids Deal with Anxiety

Anxiety in children can range from mild to moderate to severe to almost disabling, in some cases. The good news is, there are some fabulous treatments for anxiety that include teaching kids coping skills and new cognitive and behavioral strategies that help them be what I call "large and in charge" of their feelings. It's very empowering, indeed, when a child (or an adult) is able to manage intense feelings.

Here is a list of some of our favorite resources to help kids manage anxiety (in no particular order). I have used the majority of them in my practice with kids and teens:

For Kids (Books, Storybooks and Workbooks):

BRAVE: Be Ready and Victory's Easy (One of our Kidlutions Preferred Product Award winning books! It's a not to be missed book! See why we like it here!)

Wilma Jean the Worry Machine

What to Do When You're Worried and Scared: A Guide for Kids

Mr. Worry: A Story About OCD

Is a Worry Worrying You?

Llama, Llama, Misses Mama! (Separation Anxiety)

Cat's Got Your Tongue? A Story for Children Afraid to Speak (Selective Mutism)

For Parents and Kids Together:

Worry Busters: Activities for Kids Who Worry Too Much!

What to Do When You Worry Too Much

The Worry Wars: An Anxiety Workbook for Kids and Their Helpful Adults

The Handbook for Helping Kids with Anxiety and Stress

Outsmart Your Worry Toolkit for Kids ages 5-11 (I LOVE using this with kids!)

Outsmart Your Worry Toolkit for Kids ages 12-18 (Great results for teens with this!)

Helping Children Cope with Change, Stress, Anxiety

Relaxation CDs:

Indigo Dreams: 3 CD Set (Help your child relax and get to sleep!)

Indigo Teen Dreams: 2 CD Set

Rainbows and Sunshine

Relaxation and Self-Regulation for Teens and Kids

Specific Concerns:

What to Do When Your Brain Gets Stuck: OCD (Love this whole series!)

Talking Back to OCD: For Parents and Kids/Adolescents

Take Control of OCD: The Ultimate Guide for Kids

What to Do When You Dread Your Bed: Sleep Issues

The Nigthmare Nibbler (Another one of our Kidlutions Preferred Product Winners!)

The Worry Woos (Another one of our Kidlutions Preferred Product Winners! Be sure to get the plush that goes with it!)

Emotional Intensity in Gifted Children: Helping Kids with Explosive Feelings

I Don't Want to Go to School: Separation Anxiety

There are many, many more great resources available. This list is just a start. What books, CDs, DVDs or other resouces do you adore? Please feel free to let us know in our "comments" section! We'd love to hear about it!

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