THE ANXIETY WORKBOOK FOR KIDS. Take Charge of Fears and Worries Using the

2.8 million children ages of nine to seventeen have experienced an anxiety disorder.
The proven-effective approach in this book explains anxiety to children as a by-product of something they
can be proud of—their imagination.
The authors have over forty-five years of combined experience working with children who struggle with mental health challenges.

The Anxiety Workbook for Kids is a fun and unique workbook grounded in evidence-based CBT and designed to help children understand their anxious thoughts within a positive framework—a perspective that allows kids to see themselves as the highly imaginative individuals they are, and actually appreciate the role imagination plays in their anxiety. With this workbook, children learn that, just as they are capable of envisioning vivid scenarios that fuel their anxiety, they are capable of using their imagination to move away from anxious thoughts and become the boss of their own worries.

With engaging CBT-based activities, games, and illustrations—and with a focus on imagination training and developing skills like problem solving, assertiveness, positive thinking, body awareness, relaxation, and mindfulness—this book helps kids stand up to the “worry bully” and harness the power of their imagination for good.

Robin Alter, PhD, has been working in children's mental health since 1980. She taught psychology at York University, and maintains a private practice with Alter, Stuckler and Associates in Thornhill, Ontario. She is author of Anxiety and the Gift of Imagination and is the anxiety expert for the ABC's of Mental Health
website. Alter resides in Toronto, ON, Canada.

Crystal Clarke, MSW, received her master's degree in social work at the University of Toronto, where she specialized in clinical practice with children and families. In 2009, Clarke became involved with the Hincks-Dellcrest Centre, one of the largest children's mental health centers in Toronto, where she continues to be employed as a child and family therapist. Clarke resides in Toronto, ON, Canada.