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Ronald M. Rapee, PhD, is distinguished professor in the school of psychological sciences at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia; and director of the Centre for Emotional Health. He has been involved in an advisory capacity with the DSM-IV and DSM-5, and has sat on both public and scientific advisory committees for national and international organizations. He is developer of Cool Kids, a scientifically proven treatment program for anxious young people that is used by health departments, therapists, and organizations in over thirty countries. Ann Wignall, DPsych, was principal clinical psychologist at Northern Sydney Health, and service manager for child and youth mental health. She established the Child & Adolescent Anxiety Clinic at Royal North Shore Hospital in 1995, and ran national training programs for treatment and early intervention in anxiety and depression. Susan H. Spence, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and researcher specializing in the assessment, treatment, and prevention of child and adolescent anxiety and depression. She is an emeritus professor at Griffith University, Queensland, Australia; and has a strong international reputation, having received several significant awards for her contribution to youth mental health. Vanessa Cobham, PhD, is a clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of anxiety and post-traumatic stress in children and adolescents. She is a professor at The University of Queensland, and an advanced clinical psychologist within Children's Health Queensland's Child and Youth Mental Health Service. She is from Brisbane, Australia. Heidi Lyneham, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and researcher who focuses on assessment and treatment of emotional difficulties in children and families, particularly in improving access to services. She is clinic director at the Centre for Emotional Health at Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia.
Anyone looking for effective strategies to help an anxious child will find that this book is an absolutely incredible resource--it is packed with user-friendly tools to help families understand anxiety, and it will equip children with the essential skills they need to approach new situations with confidence and joy. I highly recommend this book for all parents looking to support children by putting anxiety-reducing strategies into action! --Donna B. Pincus, PhD, CAS Feld Family Professor of Teaching Excellence, and professor of psychological and brain sciences at Boston University--Donna B. Pincus, PhD I highly recommend Helping Your Anxious Child to parents who are serious about empowering themselves and their children to understand anxiety. The authors clearly lay out structured steps you can use to guide and support your child. The readings and activities in the book are based on decades of research about anxiety and anxiety conditions. The activities for parents and children are relevant and can be used in everyday life. --Judith Law, CEO of Anxiety Canada Association--a national mental health charity based in Vancouver, ON, Canada--Judith Law In Helping Your Anxious Child, parents are provided a step-by-step guide for assisting their children in overcoming a panoply of worries, fears, and anxieties. The strategies described are well-established ones, backed by considerable scientific support. Parents will find this book engaging, easy to read, and full of important ideas about how best to help their children. --Thomas H. Ollendick, PhD, University Distinguished Professor in the department of psychology at Virginia Tech--Thomas H. Ollendick, PhD In a world awash with information for parents, it is a great pleasure to recommend a book soundly based on the best available scientific evidence. The authors are leading researchers who also bring the practical know-how that comes with extensive clinical experience to produce an immensely readable book packed with practical ideas and advice for parents of children struggling with anxiety. --Warren Cann, CEO of the Parenting Research Centre, and founding director of www.raisinghildren.net.au--Warren Cann Readers are in excellent hands with Helping Your Anxious Child. It is written by leading international experts in child anxiety who together have worked with thousands of families where children have struggled with anxiety. The strategies they describe have been tried and tested in their many rigorous studies. But critically for busy families, the style of the book is extremely practical and, most importantly, written with empathy, compassion, and hope. --Cathy Creswell, professor of developmental clinical psychology at the University of Oxford, and coauthor of Helping Your Child with Fears and Worries--Cathy Creswell The authors have produced a timely and informative book for parents of children with anxiety disorders. The book is based on many years of the authors' invaluable research, and is perfectly linked to their extensive and rich clinical experience. The many illustrative examples and helpful worksheets make the book a must-read for all parents who struggle to help their children overcome fears and become confident. --Silvia Schneider, PhD, professor of clinical child and adolescent psychology at Ruhr University Bochum in Germany, and director of the Center of Research and Treatment of Mental Health--Silvia Schneider, PhD
