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    Please Explain Anxiety to Me!: Simple Biology and Solutions for Children and Parents
    Please Explain Anxiety to Me!: Simple Biology and Solutions for Children and Parents
    Please Explain Anxiety to Me!: Simple Biology and Solutions for Children and Parents
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    Please Explain Anxiety to Me!: Simple Biology and Solutions for Children and Parents

    By Laurie Zelinger and Jordan Zelinger

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    What's happening to me?
    This book translates anxiety from the jargon of psychology into concrete experiences that children can relate to. Children and their parents will understand the biological and emotional components of anxiety responsible for the upsetting symptoms they experience. Please Explain Anxiety to Me, 2nd Edition gives accurate physiological information in child friendly language. A colorful dinosaur story explains the link between brain and body functioning, followed by practical therapeutic techniques that children can use to help themselves. Children will:
    learn that they can handle most issues if they are explained at their developmental level understand the brain/body connection underlying anxiety identify with the examples given find comfort and reassurance in knowing that others have the same experience be provided with strategies and ideas to help them change their anxiety responses be able to enjoy childhood and to give up unnecessary worrying
    Therapists and Educators Praise "Please Explain Anxiety To Me, Second Edition"
    "On any given day, around thirty percent of my patients have anxiety related symptoms. The simplicity and completeness of the explanations and treatment of anxiety given in this book is remarkable. Defining the cause, treating the core symptoms, and most importantly bringing it to a child's level accompanied by wonderful illustrations, is an incredible feat. I will definitely use this book in my practice."
    Zev Ash, M.D. F.A.A.P., Pediatrician
    "Anxiety is, of course, a complicated neuro-physiological process but it has been reduced to understandable terms in this brilliantly illustrated book for children. I would go even further and say that there are adults who could benefit from the straightforward approach."
    Rick Ritter, MSW, author of "Coping with Physical Loss and Disability"
    "This excellent book is perfect for parents to read and discuss with their children. It's also perfect for school professionals to use in the school setting."
    Herb R. Brown, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools Oceanside Public Schools, New York
    "...A charming--and calming--explanation of anxiety that will help both children and their parents turn their internal worry switches to the OFF position."
    Ellen Singer, New York Times-acclaimed bestselling author
    SEL036000, Self-Help : Anxieties & Phobias
    PSY006000 Psychology : Psychotherapy - Child & Adolescent
    JNF053050 Juvenile Nonfiction : Social Issues - Emotions & Feelings

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLoving Healing Press
    Release dateFeb 1, 2014
    ISBN9781615992188
    Please Explain Anxiety to Me!: Simple Biology and Solutions for Children and Parents
    Author

    Laurie Zelinger

    Dr. Laurie Zelinger is a Board Certified Psychologist and Fellow of the Academy of School Psychology. She a Doctoral degree in psychology from Hofstra University and is a Registered Play Therapist/Supervisor from the Association for Play Therapy. Dr. Zelinger is also a media specialist for the American Psychological Association She and her psychologist husband, Dr. Fred Zelinger have raised four sons. As a certified school psychologist, private practice licensed psychologist, and registered play therapist with more than 35 years experience, she is treating increasing numbers of children with anxiety. She believes that honest and correct information, given at a child's developmental level in "kid-friendly" language, will help a youngster understand the link between body and feelings, the first step in symptom relief. Learn more about her at www.DrZelinger.com.

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      Please Explain Anxiety to Me! - Laurie Zelinger

      Please Explain Anxiety to Me!

      Simple Biology and Solutions for Children and Parents

      Second Edition

      Laurie Zelinger, PhD., RPT-S

      &

      Jordan Zelinger, M.S. Ed.

      Illustrator: Elisa Sabella

      Please Explain Anxiety To Me : Simple Biology And Solutions For Children And Parents, 2nd Edition.

      Copyright © 2011, 2014 by Laurie Zelinger, PhD and Jordan Zelinger. All Rights Reserved.

      Illustrations by Elisa Sabella

      From the Growing With Love Series

      Visit the author online at www.DrZelinger.com

      Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

      Zelinger, Laurie E., 1952-

      Please explain anxiety to me! : simple biology and solutions for children and parents / Laurie Zelinger, PhD., RPT-S & Jordan Zelinger, M.S. Ed. ; illustrator, Elisa Sabella. -- Second edition.

      pages cm -- (Growing with love series)

      ISBN 978-1-61599-216-4 (pbk. : alk. paper) -- ISBN 978-1-61599-217-1 (hardcover : alk. paper) --

      ISBN 978-1-61599-218-8 (ebook)

       1. Anxiety--Juvenile literature. 2. Adjustment (Psychology)--Juvenile literature. 3. Stress (Physiology)-- Juvenile literature. I. Zelinger, Jordan, 1987- II. Sabella, Elisa, illustrator. III. Title.

      BF575.A6Z45 2014

      152.4’6--dc23

      2013051371

      Distributed by Ingram Book Group (USA/CAN/AUS), Bertram’s Books (EU)

      Tollfree USA/CAN: 888-761-6268

      FAX 734-663-6861

      Dedication:

      to Shirley and Simon Teitelbaum

      Introduction:

      This book is for kids- the kind of

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