ANXIETY | Avoiding avoidance - why & how

Today I talk a little bit about why our gut instinct to shield children from people, places & experiences that provoke anxiety can sometimes make the situation worse and I consider how we can instead support and scaffold them to break the anxiety cycle.

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You might also be interested in my books:
The Mentally Healthy Schools Workbook: https://amzn.to/2YKfT0B
Cards Against Anxiety (Guidebook & Card Set): https://amzn.to/2ZEIgz8
Can I tell you about self-harm: https://amzn.to/2EkpcNc
The Healthy Coping Colouring Book & Journal: https://amzn.to/2SfT4xG
Using Poetry to Promote Talking and Healing: https://amzn.to/2BV80ML
Self-Harm and Eating Disorders in Schools: https://amzn.to/2SSUJyN