When Anxiety Roars

According to the American Psychological Association, today's children and teenagers are anxious about many things. In addition to the stressors common to any generation--family issues, financial instability, pressure to perform in school or sports--these young people also worry about gun violence, social justice, the state of their divided nation, the fate of a warming planet, and much more. To top it off, recent global events and resulting restrictions have added significant stress even as they have stripped away support systems.For parents, teachers, counselors, and youth leaders longing to understand and help the young people in their lives, When Anxiety Roars unpacks the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that influence anxiety in children and offers specific practical steps to take together to tame that anxiety. Integrating faith with best practices to reduce anxiety, it also teaches coping skills that will help children live more confidently today and into the future.From the Back Cover"What an encouragement to read this book of hope and of sound strategies that will help our anxious kids anchor in who God made them to be. Parents will find not only insights but also practical helps to apply to your situation. This is a resource I highly recommend."--Gregory L. Jantz, PhD, founder of The Center: A Place of HOPE; author of forty books***Today's children and teenagers are anxious about many things. In addition to the stressors common to any generation--family issues, financial instability, pressure to perform in school or sports--these young people also worry about gun violence, social justice, the state of their divided nation, the fate of a warming planet, and much more. The last thing we want is for the young people in our lives to struggling with anxiety in ways that inhibit their ability to function and enjoy lifeFor parents, teachers, counselors, and youth leaders longing to love the young people in their lives well, When Anxiety Roars helps you understand how anxiety affects a child's body, mind, behavior, thoughts, and feelings. Then it offers specific practical steps you can take together to tame that anxiety, as well as coping skills to help children live more confidently today and into the future.Don't let anxiety have the final word. Discover how you can tame worry and anxiety--together.About the AuthorJean Holthaus, LISW, LMSW, has more than twenty-six years of experience providing therapy and is the mother of two adult children. She is currently a regional director and clinic manager for Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services. Her professional experience includes working with individuals, couples, and families dealing with abuse, anxiety, depression, marital issues, divorce, spiritual issues, changes of life, parenting, and more. A member of the National Association of Social Workers and the American Association of Christian Counselors, Jean is the author of Managing Worry and Anxiety and lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan.