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"Do you worry about your child all the time? Maybe they are behind on certain milestones, struggling in school, having difficulty making friends, or heading off to college. Their problems or struggles become your own, and you end up feeling so anxious that you forget what it's like to just enjoy being their parent. The good news is that you can rewire your ""parent brain"" to respond differently to these challenges. This book will show you how to replace parental anxiety with parental effectiveness. In Overcoming Parental Anxiety, three anxiety specialists team up to help you change your anxious brain using the core principles of neuroscience and exercises from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness. You'll learn how to overcome worry by identifying your parental values, paying attention to the moment, and cultivating self-compassion. Most importantly, you'll find exercises to help minimize worry and anxiety, so you can live more fully and enjoy the shared experiences you have with your children. Thanks to the brain's lifelong ability to create new neural connections, you can achieve that coveted and elusive sense of calm that seems to come so easily to some parents. And by practicing the simple neuroscience-based skills in this book, you can overcome your parental anxiety, stress less, and be more present with your kids."

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Debra Kissen, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist and CEO of Light On Anxiety CBT Treatment Center. Kissen specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety and related disorders, and is coauthor of The Panic Workbook for Teens, Rewire Your Anxious Brains for Teens, and Break Free from Intrusive Thoughts. Kissen also has a special interest in the principles of mindfulness and their application for anxiety disorders, and has presented her research on CBT and mindfulness-based treatments for anxiety and related disorders at regional and national conferences. Kissen is cochair of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America Public Education Committee, and was recipient of the 2020 Gratitude for Giving Spirit Award, and the 2018 Anxiety Depression Association of America Member of Distinction Award. Kissen often serves as a media psychologist, and strives to further the dissemination of empirically supported treatment (EST) information by offering simple to understand, practical tips and solutions to help mental health consumers move past stress and anxiety. Micah Ioffe, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders across the life span, with a particular interest and specialized training in the treatment of selective mutism, OCD, and body-focused repetitive behaviors. Ioffe is a member of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF), and the Selective Mutism Association. She is coauthor of Rewire Your Anxious Brains for Teens and Break Free from Intrusive Thoughts. Ioffe utilizes empirically supported approaches in her work with clients, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Ioffe has authored multiple research publications and presented her research on parent-adolescent communication and its influences on anxiety and related disorders at regional and national conferences. Karen Lynn Cassiday, PhD, is owner and clinical director of the Anxiety Treatment Center of Greater Chicago, the upper Midwest's longest-running exposure-based treatment center for anxiety disorders. She has served as president of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA); chair of the scientific advisory board of Beyond OCD; and has published numerous articles, a book for parents of anxious children, and numerous scientific publications that advance the understanding of anxiety disorders. She is a popular commentator in the media, radio show host, and TEDx presenter. She is also clinical assistant professor in the department of clinical psychology at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Sciences. She won the prestigious Clinician of Distinction Award from the ADAA, is an ADAA clinical fellow, a founding fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy (ACT), and one of its certified trainers. Karen Lynn Cassiday, PhD, is owner and clinical director of the Anxiety Treatment Center of Greater Chicago, the upper Midwest's longest-running exposure-based treatment center for anxiety disorders. She has served as president of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA); chair of the scientific advisory board of Beyond OCD; and has published numerous articles, a book for parents of anxious children, and numerous scientific publications that advance the understanding of anxiety disorders. She is a popular commentator in the media, radio show host, and TEDx presenter. She is also clinical assistant professor in the department of clinical psychology at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Sciences. She won the prestigious Clinician of Distinction Award from the ADAA, is an ADAA clinical fellow, a founding fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy (ACT), and one of its certified trainers. Senn Annis is an award-nominated professional audiobook narrator who loves performing hopeful girls and women who are discovering themselves and heroines saving the universe. Her bachelor's degree in English literature coupled with a decade of stage performance in the circus led her to a career in audiobook narration. From trapeze artist to storyteller, she brings a sense of adventure to every performance.

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