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TF-CBT and Trauma Therapy for Teens in St. Louis
“There are many different signs and symptoms of trauma including depression, increased anxiety, irritability, mood swings, aggression, overwhelming fear. When a child presents with increased symptoms that begin to interfere with daily living and performing basic tasks then it may be time to seek out an assessment to look into trauma therapy. “
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Help Anxious Kids with These 6 Awesome, Effective Books
When you’re an anxious child, you need help understanding what’s going on with you - and why.
Frequently, children we see in therapy for anxiety, and even anger management, worry that there’s something wrong with them. They don’t like feeling so overwhelmed all the time. They wish the felt different, and they may even think that they’re a bad kid because of their anxiety and overwhelm.
Anxiety books for children help us understand what’s going on
They normalize that our reactions are normal. If they’re great books, they also help us understand what to do next.
Below, you’ll find our top 6 books for anxious kids.
All beautifully illustrated, easy to find, and recommended by chid therapists.
These are all books I purchased in March of 2020, when our office needed to close and move to fully virtual session due to the coronavirus, and fears about keeping everyone safe from COVID-19.
So, rest assured these books are tried and tested, and easy to use a jumping off point for conversations about anxiety management for kids.
Rainbow Aura Guided Meditation: Empowerment and Anxiety Release
Meditation is an important component of anxiety work for teens. This week, check out our rainbow aura meditation, plus I’ve recorded the script so you can just lay back and relax!
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Brainspotting Therapy for Teens in St. Louis
Brainspotting is a way to dig underneath the surface and address issues at a deeper level. Learn more about this therapy modality and how we can use it for anxiety on our new blog post, written by therapist Allegra Grawer!