In this episode, Erica, a former anxiety sufferer, and Dr. Charles Barr, her therapist and a fellow alumni of the CHAANGE Anxiety Treatment Program, discuss the important topic of identifying and addressing anxiety in children. They share insightful experiences and offer hope for parents who are struggling to support their anxious children.

Additionally, we discuss the LifeSkills for Kids program, an at-home program for helping your child learn to deal with the stresses and anxieties of life, so it doesn't affect them as adults!
The LifeSkills for Kids program is coming back later this month, so head to LifeFreeOfAnxiety.com/Kids to find out more!

Topics Covered in this Episode:

• Identifying Anxiety in Children: Signs and symptoms that suggest a child might be struggling with anxiety.
• Parental Perspectives: The type of parents who seek help and the confusion they often experience.
• Physical Manifestations of Anxiety in Children: The ‘stomach aches’ and ‘headaches’ that may actually be signs of anxiety.
• Beyond Shyness: Dr. Barr talks about the differences between natural introversion and anxiety-driven avoidance in children.
• Long-term Impact: Discussion about how untreated anxiety in childhood can potentially affect a person throughout their life.
• Trauma Signs and Red Flags: How to discern if a child’s behavior may be signaling a deeper, traumatic experience.
• Effective Communication with School and Caretakers: Advocating for your child and investigating possible external influences on their anxiety.
• The Role of Parents: The impact of parents’ words and actions on a child’s perception and understanding of the world, and the importance of being mindful of this.
• Tools for Change: A teaser for future discussion on effective strategies and tools parents and children can use to manage and overcome anxiety.

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