CALM AND CONNECTED - EPISODE 91

Anxiety is not a bad emotion, it is one that we need to keep ourselves safe in the world. But sometimes anxiety can become overwhelming to the point that it affects the daily life of the adult or child - this is the type of worry we need to work on. What better way to learn about this than with the fantastic parent coach and psychologist Dr. Dawn Huebner who teaches us how to help kids deal with worry and anxiety.

The topics covered in this episode;

Uppercase and lowercase worry - What’s the difference?
Why reassurance makes anxiety worse
Two common mistakes with anxiety - probability and scale
How do you know as a parent when to push your child forward into anxiety-provoking situations?
Why kids need to be out of their comfort zones
Thinking about your thinking
The difference between being anxious and being in danger
“What we resist, persists”
Why saying “There’s nothing to be worried about” can be so harmful

About The Guest - Dr Dawn Huebner

Dr. Dawn Huebner is a Psychologist, Parent Coach, and the author of 10 books for children including perennial bestsellers What to Do When You Worry Too Much and Outsmarting Worry. Another recent work, Something Bad Happened, provides support for children learning about problems around the world while her newest, The Sibling Survival Guide, speaks with warmth and humor to children struggling to get along.

Dr. Huebner’s books are practical and relatable, selling well over a million copies in 23 languages. She has been featured on a host of news and information outlets and is frequently interviewed by popular parenting magazines.

Dawn’s Website - www.DawnHuebnerPhD.com

Dawn’s Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/Dawn-Huebner-PhD-Self-Help-for-Parents-and-Kids-339298769474607/?ref=br_rs