Anxious Anna And the Visit

Book excerpt: Despite the growing cases of anxiety among children, there are numerous techniques we can teach kids to help them overcome their worries. This book is designed in a unique way that supports children, along with their families, schools, doctors' offices, etc. Over the course of this story, a young child displays signs of anxiety: agitation, tantrums, obsessive compulsive behaviors, belly aches, and more. The little girl, Anna, is overcome with emotional distress when she finds out she has an annual checkup at the pediatricians. However, her mom quickly reminds her how she can overcome this anxiety. Anna then teaches these techniques to us and her best friend, Matt. Finally, a journaling page is provided to work through thoughts and feelings and deepen a sense of accomplishment.