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Today, we’re wrapping up the book Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents. If this is your first time with me, I recommend checking out the last eight solo episodes. Each one covers important strategies from the book for managing anxiety. But don’t worry if you’re new—today, we’re pulling it all together into one cohesive plan.

Here’s what we’ll be focusing on:

Putting the puzzle pieces together: We've covered seven puzzle pieces over the past episodes. Today, it’s all about combining them into an actionable plan for managing anxiety.
Expect the worry: Your brain might tell you that making an anxiety plan is overwhelming. That's normal! Worry will show up—expect it, acknowledge it, and move forward anyway.
Embrace discomfort: We’re practicing moving forward even when we feel uncomfortable. This is a key part of managing anxiety, for both you and your child.
Involve your child: If this is for your child, the plan is theirs to own. You can support them, but they have to do the work themselves.
Here’s how to create your plan:

Review the puzzle pieces – Use index cards for each step. Write the name of the puzzle piece on one side and some reminders or strategies on the other.
Discuss success stories – Talk about moments when you or your child successfully handled anxiety. What worked? How did the puzzle pieces help?
Practice with a fictional scenario – Start with an imaginary worry to walk through the steps and get familiar with the process.
Use past experiences – Once comfortable with the process, talk through a past anxiety issue that’s now resolved.
Tackle current anxiety – Finally, apply the plan to something happening right now. Set small, manageable goals and keep moving forward, no matter how uncomfortable.
This process is all about helping your child feel confident they can manage their anxiety, and that they have the tools they need.

Let’s work together to support them in creating a solid plan that empowers them to take control. As always, I’m here to help along the way!

Let's do an Anxiety Audit together. You will find out more about your specific anxiety and leave the call with a plan to use right away!
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