, teaching children to observe and accept their anxious thoughts and feelings rather than responding to them.
It’s important to be supportive and listen to your child when they are distressed, while encouraging them to face their fears. Their fears may seem silly to you, but they are very real for them. Like most services, you may need to shop around to find a mental health professional and treatment that suits you and your child. A psychologist with specific clinical training, experience in CBT and in child anxiety can be a good place to start. Doing some research or seeking a referral is definitely worth the effort.The main way to know if your child is getting better is if they are resuming their normal life.