42: Anxiety Coping Skills for Kids with Jessica Bradshaw

Jessica has 12 years of experience in education and 22 years of experience working with children. She was recently named school counselor of the year in 2021-2022 for the Richardson School Division, a large school district in Dallas/Fort Worth. Currently, she works with children from Pre-K to sixth grade or four to twelve-year-olds. Her passion is teaching students coping tools for anxiety and helping them better understand how their brains work. In addition to counseling, Jessica also shares lifestyle and wellness tips through her Instagram and blog at Love You More Too.

In This Episode, We Discuss…

1. Defining Anxiety For Kids (02:40)
2. Signs And Symptoms Of Anxiety In Children (04:10)
3. When To Seek Help For Your Child’s Anxiety (06:20)
4. How to Help Your Anxious Child (08:45)
5. Should You Talk About Your Child’s Anxiety In Front Of Them? (09:06)
6. Techniques To Help Your Kids Manage Their Anxiety (10:15)
7. The F-E-E-L Technique (14:45)
8. The Laddering Technique (16:25)
9. The Mindfulness Technique (17:39)
10. Anxiety Tools For Kids (19:30)
11. Activities For Children With Anxiety (23:25)