When Anxiety Roars
Partnering with Your Child to Tame Worry and Anxiety
About
"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
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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 life
For 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.
Endorsements
"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
"When Anxiety Roars knocks it out of the park! For parents as well as professionals, this book provides a conceptual framework as well as practical, hands-on information and tools to assist children in maneuvering the landmines of anxiety. The emphasis of looking at the child separate from their anxiety is a wonderful reframe to help the child as well as the adult 'tame the lion.' This is one of the best resources on children and anxiety available on the market today!"
Lyn Grooters, LISW, therapist; prior social worker for thirty years, Des Moines Public Schools
"Holthaus is able to provide valuable guidance to parents regarding anxiety and emotions by explaining neurobiology that occurs at various developmental levels, and she connects with parents through applicable antidotes, scenarios, and explanations that are easy to understand through a biblical worldview. The education and coping skills she provides to parents who have a child struggling with anxiety are spot-on!"
Jana Vink, LISW, RPT-S, owner/clinician, Grace Counseling
"An easy-to-ready, very practical guide to help parents and loved ones know how to best identify the many facets of anxiety and how to best support children who are struggling. I appreciated this book's concrete conversations and activities, and I only wish I could have read this ten years ago, when we had four children in our home--but it's never too late! I highly recommend this to both parents and educators."
Jil Nelson, elementary school principal; mom of four young adults
"With great clarity and care, When Anxiety Roars guides parents into a deeper understanding of the very real anxiety and worry our children hold. This book is a wealth of knowledge--a well-researched resource spanning ages and stages, helping us better understand how God has wired our children's brains and bodies so that we might love them more fully. I'm sure to return to this book in the moments when I need the well-worn wisdom of another to help me walk with my children through the darkness, pointing them toward the One who never leaves nor forsakes us."
Kayla Craig, author of To Light Their Way: A Collection of Prayers & Liturgies for Parents
"When Anxiety Roars is a must-read for parents who see their child struggle with anxious thoughts and feelings. Holthaus helps parents deeply understand the nature of anxiety in children and provides meaningful instruction. Her approach empowers both the child and the parent."
Tamara Rosier, PhD, author of Your Brain's Not Broken
The Author
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Jean Holthaus LISW, LMSW
Jean 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...
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