Understanding Anxiety through a Child’s Eyes

Summary - Children’s cognitive, physical and experiential differences make their anxiety different than that of adults - Children’s symptoms of anxiety also often manifest differently with more irritability, defiance and somatic complaints. - Anxiety disorders are frequently misdiagnosed as ADD, autism, ODD and PTSD - Children’s fears often focus around Maslow’s lower three needs: Biological, Safety, Love and Belonging - Addressing anxiety means helping the child understand, in a developmentally appropriate way, that they will have what they need, they are safe and they will always belong and be loved. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Understanding Anxiety Through a Child’s Eyes 00:12 Objectives 00:29 What is Anxiety 05:20 Pediatric Anxiety and the HPA-Axis 07:33 Symptoms of Anxiety in Children (Emotional) 16:41 Symptoms of Anxiety in Children (Behavioral) 22:52 Symptoms of Anxiety in Children (Physical) 27:56 What is Causing Anxiety 34:34 Differential Diagnosis 37:56 Create a Secure Attachment 40:43 Not Little Adults (0-2) 42:08 Interventions 1 45:55 Interventions 2 46:58 Not Little Adults(2-7) 48:18 Interventions 1 49:10 Interventions 2 50:31 Interventions 3 51:46 Interventions 4 53:00 Interventions 5 54:00 Interventions 7+ Year Olds 55:00 Not Little Adults 7+ 56:15 Interventions 57:28 Tips 58:51 General Anxiety Management Skills 1:00:33 Summary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices