Calling All Control Freaks: Here's Why and How To Let Go

Being in control sounds great, but what’s the cost of needing to control every outcome? Children raised in chaos often seek control as adults. Those raised in highly controlling environments struggle to make decisions and handle uncertainty. Can we find balance? Is there a middle ground? Calling all control freaks, this week on Flustercliux. 

BUY LYNN'S NEW BOOK, THE ANXIETY AUDIT

Lynn's fourth book focus on adults and their anxiety. It's available for pre-order and arrives October 18th. Buy your copy of The Anxiety Audit: Seven Sneaky Ways Anxiety Takes Hold and How to Escape Them now.

“Once in a while a book comes along that instantly changes the way you think and act for the better. The Anxiety Audit joins this club. I challenge you to put it down and not move through your day differently. Buy this book—it will guide you along the journey to being the person in relationships, and inside yourself, that you are hoping to become.” 

—Rachel Simmons, bestselling author of Odd Girl Out and Enough As She Is 

THE LATEST ANXIETY MANAGEMENT COURSE FOR PARENTS!

MANAGING ANXIETY IN CHILDREN: A GUIDE FOR PARENTS

This self-paced course covers the core tools a family needs to manage their anxiety, the same principles Lynn teaches to families in her private practice.

This course includes 6 video modules from Lynn Lyons, LICSW, and 9 additional Q&A videos from Lynn and Robin of Flusterclux.

What you’ll get:

• Understand how anxiety works so that you can help manage your kids and your own.
• Learn what to say when anxiety shows up for you or your kids.
• For Kids: A special video that explains how anxiety works suitable for those ages 6 and up.



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