Reversing Anxiety in Children: Essential Tips and Insights

In this episode, Ashley Costello, a psychotherapist at The Resilient Kid, discusses the rising prevalence of anxiety among children, noting her youngest client is just four years old. She explains what anxiety is, how it manifests in children, and offers actionable strategies to help mitigate it.Ashley emphasizes the importance of understanding anxiety as a physical response in the body and the role adults play in managing and reversing these anxious feelings in children. While sharing signs of anxiety such as school refusal, overthinking, and perfectionism, she also stresses the importance of recognizing and addressing the physical symptoms that accompany anxiety, like tummy aches and racing hearts.Finally, she offers practical tips like deep breathing exercises, establishing routines, and evidence-gathering to help children cope with their anxiety.Find all the resources in our Listeners Lounge - https://www.theresilientacademy.co.uk/products/units/view/1631996Timestamps00:00 Introduction to Childhood Anxiety01:47 Understanding Anxiety in Kids03:57 Physical Symptoms of Anxiety05:41 Common Anxiety Behaviors11:09 Case Study: Overcoming Anxiety14:09 Tips for Reversing Anxiety22:39 The Importance of Routine29:14 Final Thoughts and ResourcesUseful LinksSign up to our newsletterGet “A Parent’s Guide To Raising A Resilient Kid” BookSocial LinksFacebookInstagramLinkedInPinterestYouTubeSpotifyWebsite