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Overcoming School Anxiety

How to Help Your Child Deal With Separation, Tests, Homework, Bullies, Math Phobia, and Other Worries

by Diane Peters Mayer Msw
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Every year, more than 68 million students of every age find themselves worrying excessively about their first day of school, even before it begins. Their hearts race, their stomachs turn, and their palms sweat just thinking about getting on the school bus for the first time, that first pop quiz, or that notoriously strict teacher. For parents of these children, nothing can be more upsetting than dropping their kids off on the first day of school, wondering how they will cope. Now, they can stop worrying and start helping. As a seasoned psychotherapist, Diane Peters Mayer has successfully treated hundreds of elementary school students suffering from this common disorder. In Overcoming School Anxiety, she shows parents how to deal with a wide variety of problems, from test and homework anxiety, to bullying, and fear of speaking up in class. Mayer also offers easy-to-learn techniques for children including breathing and relaxation exercises, focusing techniques, and tips on proper diet and exercise that help relieve stress. Filled with real-life examples as well as proven advice for working with teachers, principals, and counselors, this is the only comprehensive guide that will enable every parent to help a child cope, build confidence, and succeed in school.

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    January 20, 2009

  • Formats

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      • ISBN: 9780814412886

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      • ISBN: 9780814412886
      • File size: 1065 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      June 1, 2008
      In her latest book, psychotherapist Mayer ("The Everything Health Guide to Controlling Anxiety") addresses the myriad sources of school-related anxiety. She explains the symptoms, causes, effects, and treatments for separation anxiety, school refusal, panic disorders, phobias, homework anxiety, test anxiety, perfectionism, and bullying. She discusses how life issues such as low self-esteem, family conflict, or physical and emotional challenges can exacerbate school anxiety. Belly (diaphragmatic) breathing, mindfulness, and facing fears are the major techniques delineated to overcome these problems. Parents should learn the exercises and then guide the child through them in daily practice. A School Anxiety Scale helps children rate their anxiety level. The impact of nutrition and exercise are briefly outlined. Descriptions of therapies, medicines, and alternative treatments complete the book. Because so many topics are mentioned, this is not a conclusive resource, but it complements books like Aureen Pinto Wagner's "Worried No More". For parents whose children are emotionally and physically sick about school, this book will help them examine the problem and introduce solutions. Recommended for public libraries.Janet Clapp, Athens-Clarke Cty. Lib., GA

      Copyright 2008 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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