Turning Anxiety into Growth: Empowering Your Child with Resilience and Wisdom | Ep27

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Can anxiety really be a stepping stone to growth? Join me, Dr. Deanna Iverson, on the Special Parent Podcast to unravel this intriguing concept, inspired by insights from Lisa DeMoor. This episode offers a heartfelt promise to equip you with the tools to empower your children in navigating their anxieties. By focusing on normalizing anxiety as an essential part of development, we delve into the art of asking open-ended questions that encourage genuine expression without fixating on fear. Discover how validating emotions and celebrating small victories can build resilience, supported by both modern psychology and timeless biblical wisdom. 

We then explore actionable strategies for managing anxiety, tailored especially for children. Learn how modeling positive coping mechanisms and implementing rewarding systems like mantras and visualizations can transform anxious moments into opportunities for growth. Practical techniques such as gratitude exercises, sensory experiences, and reframing negative thoughts are just some of the tools that can aid in this journey. We also shed light on tackling school-related anxiety by shifting from emotion-driven to more rational responses, providing insights that are as practical as they are empowering. Together, let's embark on this journey of understanding and support, because you're not alone—we've got this.


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