Helping Kids Cope with Anxiety

What is the primary goal when helping children manage anxiety?

• To eliminate anxiety completely

• To make them avoid anxiety-inducing situations

• To help them tolerate anxiety

• To ignore their anxiety

Why should parents avoid helping children avoid anxiety-inducing situations?

• It makes children more anxious in the short term

• It reinforces anxiety in the long run

• It shows children they are not brave

• It makes children dependent on parents

What should parents express to children instead of promising that their fears won't happen?

• Confidence in their ability to manage whatever happens

• Assurance that nothing bad will happen

• A promise that they will always be there

• A guarantee of success

How should parents validate their children's feelings?

• By agreeing with their fears

• By ignoring their fears

• By dismissing their fears

• By listening empathetically and encouraging bravery

What type of questions should parents ask to help children reflect on their emotions?

• Leading questions

• Open-ended questions

• Yes or no questions

• Multiple-choice questions

How can parents avoid reinforcing their child's fears?

• By showing confidence in anxiety-provoking situations

• By avoiding the topic of anxiety

• By being overly protective

• By ignoring the child's fears

What is a helpful strategy when a child is anxious about an upcoming event?

• Promise them it will be fun

• Avoid talking about it at all

• Keep the anticipatory period short

• Discuss it extensively in advance

What is a beneficial approach when a child fears getting separated in a store?

• Avoid taking them to the store

• Create a plan together for what to do if it happens

• Tell them it will never happen

• Ignore their fear

How can parents model healthy anxiety management?

• By pretending they never feel anxious

• By showing how they manage anxiety calmly

• By expressing their anxiety openly

• By avoiding anxiety-inducing situations

What is an example of modeling healthy anxiety management for children?

• Telling them you never feel anxious

• Taking deep breaths when feeling stressed

• Avoiding all stressful situations

• Ignoring your own anxiety