Table of Contents

1. Anxiety: the basics; 2. Understanding where my anxiety comes from; 3. Tackling anxiety head on: Avoiding avoidance; 4. Tackling anxious thoughts; 5. Tackling worries; 6. Being mindful; 7. Soothing your threat system; 8. Getting a good night's sleep; 9. School, college and exam stress; 10. Transitions; 11. Getting extra help; 12. Personal experiences of anxiety; 13. Getting back on track: My anxiety survival plan; Useful information

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Survival guide for teens and tweens aged 10+ with anxiety

About the Author

Dr Sue Knowles is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Lead for Changing Minds Child and Family Services (CMCAFS), and co-founder of the Centre for Psychologically Responsive Leadership. She has diverse experience of working with leaders, and leadership teams, including within health, education, social care, charity sector and the corporate arena.

Reviews

Sue, Bridie and Phoebe offer lots of very practical and clear ideas for managing anxiety. Finding what works for you is the first step towards being able to influence and manage anxiety. As the personal experiences throughout this book testify, anxiety doesn't go away but there are ways that we can find to live with it. This book will be a helpful aide to 'getting back on track' for many young people who are struggling with anxiety in their life.
*Kim S. Golding, clinical psychologist*

What a great book! It covers everything that kids (and their parents) need to know about anxiety, in a fun and simple way. It contains loads of really useful strategies that can be used to help get on top of your fears and worries.
*Sam Cartwright-Hatton, Professor of Clinical Child Psychology, University of Sussex*