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Letter to Son About Change
- Alexis and her husband wrote a letter to their anxious son about changing comforting routines.
- The son cried for hours, fearing loss of parental support, but the therapy proceeded.
Anxiety as Relational Process
- Childhood anxiety is largely a relational process depending on parent-child interactions.
- Parents shape whether children feel they can handle anxiety, affecting its impact on the child.
Use Letters and Supportive Statements
- Write a list of parent accommodations and eliminate them gradually to help children handle anxiety.
- Use simple supportive statements to build your child's confidence in coping.