Inside Out Two and Using Lightness and Humor to Decrease Your Child's Anxiety

Send Lauren a text! Have you seen the movie Inside Out or the sequel Inside out Two? In these movies feelings are shown as parts. When the feeling anxiety gets introduced to the main character, teenage Riley, chaos ensues! The way anxiety is portrayed is very relatable. And using the idea of feelings being just parts is a great way to take some of the fear and intensity out of anxiety. On this episode I will tell you about the benefits of using lightness and humor with your child to help decrease their anxiety. I'll tell you how you can do this using the idea of anxiety as just a part. I'll tell you why this is beneficial and give you some tips and strategies for you to use lightness and humor with your anxious tween or teen (these tips work with younger children too). Stay tuned till the end of the episode when I tell you what's brining me more zen. I'll give you a hint......... it's helpful when you are in a sticky situation, is all natural and smells good too! Mentioned in this episode: https://www.revive-eo.com/products/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw2Je1BhAgEiwAp3KY73rjcfnX0NgWC82xHd4zlklU5udBXN8lJVBBHEf14RLNuU6fBtfBcBoCEfUQAvD_BwE I'd love to hear from YOU! Send me a question and I might answer it in an upcoming solo episode. Here's how to connect with me: Email me at: [email protected] Find me on instagram https://www.instagram.com/yourzenfriendpod/ Join our private Facebook group where we keep the conversation going in between episodes: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/YourZenFriend For information on Lauren's counseling services for kids, teens and families check out: https://www.laurencounseling.com/ This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and not intended to be a replacement for diagnosis, mental health therapy or psychological treatment of any kind. Please consult with your doctor or mental health provider in order to care for your physical or mental health.