The “Free Practice Guide: Supporting Parents of 4-8-year-old Children with Mild to Moderate Anxiety” is a comprehensive resource aimed at helping generalist services assist parents in addressing anxiety in children aged approximately 4-8 years. The guide is structured to provide detailed information on various aspects of childhood anxiety within this specific age group. Key areas covered in the resource include:
- Understanding what anxiety is.
- Insights into the experiences and development of children aged 4-8 years.
- Recognising the signs of anxiety in children.
- Exploring what anxiety involves and how it affects children.
- Identifying factors that maintain or exacerbate anxiety.
- Guidance on how practitioners can support parents who are caring for a child with anxiety.
- Information on when and how practitioners can make effective referrals to mental health services.
- Strategies and advice on how parents can support their child experiencing anxiety.
This guide is particularly focused on children in early childhood to the first years of primary school, providing essential knowledge and tools for both practitioners and parents to better understand and manage childhood anxiety within this age bracket​​
FREE PDF DOWNLOAD OF PRACTICE GUIDE: SUPPORTING PARENTS OF 4-8-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN WITH MILD TO MODERATE ANXIETY
