Understanding Anxiety through a Child’s Eyes

Summary - Children’s cognitive, physical and experiential differences make their anxiety different than that of adults - Children’s symptoms of anxiety also often manifest differently with more irritability, defiance and somatic complaints. - Anxiety disorders are frequently misdiagnosed as ADD, autism, ODD and PTSD - Children’s fears often focus around Maslow’s lower three needs: Biological, Safety, Love and Belonging - Addressing anxiety means helping the child understand, in a developmentally appropriate way, that they will have what they need, they are safe and they will always belong and be loved.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Understanding Anxiety Through a Child’s Eyes

00:12 Objectives

00:29 What is Anxiety

05:20 Pediatric Anxiety and the HPA-Axis

07:33 Symptoms of Anxiety in Children (Emotional)

16:41 Symptoms of Anxiety in Children (Behavioral)

22:52 Symptoms of Anxiety in Children (Physical)

27:56 What is Causing Anxiety

34:34 Differential Diagnosis

37:56 Create a Secure Attachment

40:43 Not Little Adults (0-2)

42:08 Interventions 1

45:55 Interventions 2

46:58 Not Little Adults(2-7)

48:18 Interventions 1

49:10 Interventions 2

50:31 Interventions 3

51:46 Interventions 4

53:00 Interventions 5

54:00 Interventions 7+ Year Olds

55:00 Not Little Adults 7+

56:15 Interventions

57:28 Tips

58:51 General Anxiety Management Skills

1:00:33 Summary

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