Working with Worry: A Workbook for Parents on How to Support Anxious Children - Paperback

by Melissa L. Kilbride (Author), Samantha C. Sweeney (Author)

Empower Your Child to Manage Anxiety with Proven Techniques

Working with Worry is an essential workbook designed to equip parents with practical tools and easy-to-understand information to support their anxious children. This hands-on guide helps you understand what anxiety looks like in children, reflect on your own experiences, and implement effective intervention activities.

Discover proven techniques, including mindfulness, creativity, and self-regulation, tailored for different ages and interests. Help your child build resilience and emotional intelligence in today's stressful world. This workbook offers:

• Practical strategies for managing anxiety symptoms
• Activities to promote mindfulness and emotional regulation
• Guidance on fostering creativity as a coping mechanism

Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to support your child's emotional well-being and create a more peaceful home environment. Perfect for parents, caregivers, and educators of children ages 5-18.

Author Biography

Melissa L. Kilbride is a Clinical Social Worker in Private Practice on Capitol Hill. She completed her undergraduate education at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and received her social work degree from the Jane Addams College of Social Work at the University of Illinois - Chicago. Melissa has over 14 years of clinical experience working with children, families, and adults. Melissa leads presentations in an effort to help parents have these conversations with more confidence. Samantha C. Sweeney is a licensed psychologist in the District of Columbia. She has a Ph.D. in School Psychology from the University of Maryland-College Park, where she was also a fellowship recipient. Dr. Sweeney earned her undergraduate psychology degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to opening her own practice, Dr. Sweeney was a preschool teacher, a consultant, and researcher in DC Public Schools, and a School Psychologist in Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia.