Is your child suffering from anxiety?

Everyone experiences anxiety at some point or another. Fortunately, it is highly treatable! Here’s a tip to help you and your child through feelings of worry.

Create Positive Self-Talk Cards! What we say to ourselves affects our mood and behaviors, so let’s practice saying positive statements and they’ll become automatic!

Some examples include:

• “Even though I am anxious, I can handle anything that comes my way!”
• Ask, “At the end of a long and wonderful life, will it really matter if ____?”

Personalize the cards to the anxious thoughts you are having, practice often, and remind yourself that you can overcome the anxiety!

Aileen Elsaesser, MA, NCC is a Resident in Counseling and National Certified Counselor. She works with children, adolescents, and their parents to help them overcome various concerns including anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral concerns, grief and loss, poor self-esteem and body image, divorce and life transitions.

Contact Aileen at 516-587-0621 or aileen@sunstonecounselors.com.

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