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1. Children fear loss of or abandonment by caregivers
because they are unable to independently meet their
needs for survival, safety and belonging.
Children's all or nothing thinking, personalization,
difficulty separating fact from fiction and
egocentrism cause them to fear things that adults
see as "irrational"
Children's lack of life experience makes it difficult to
understand "the big scheme of things" and they often do not
have facts to counter their fears.
Assure kids they are safe and protected and they are loved
for who they are, even if they make poor choices
Help children see what parts of a situation are and are not in
their control, explore what exists for real and help them feel
safe and protected
Remember that children's breadth knowledge is much
smaller than adult's. Help them learn how to find facts, and
empathize with their feelings in their reality.
Understanding Anxiety
Through a Child's Eyes
Counselor Toolbox Podcast Episode 391