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Episode 39: Disappear Fear: Effective Strategies to Combat Anxiety
Episode 39: Disappear Fear: Effective Strategies to Combat Anxiety
Episode 39: Disappear Fear: Effective Strategies to Combat Anxiety
Wednesday 27th April 2022
Dr. Patric W. Mattek offers practical strategies for managing anxiety in children and teens on 'Prevent This!'.
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Get the buttons here!Anxiety Unmasked: Practical Tips for Helping Kids Cope
An absolute, important and essential first step of any type treatment is to start to create an image or get a vision in the individual's mind as to where they want to be and where they want to get to.
Imagine being a kid and feeling like the world is just too much. Anxiety can make even the simplest tasks feel overwhelming. In this episode of 'Prevent This!', hosts Ashleigh Nowell, Sandi Lybertz-Nowell, and Katie Reaves-Brown sit down with Dr. Patric W. Mattek, a seasoned psychologist, to unpack anxiety in children and teens. Dr.
Mattek brings a wealth of experience from his practice in Wisconsin and shares a treasure trove of practical strategies that parents and teachers can use to help kids manage their anxiety. Kicking things off, Dr. Mattek dives into what anxiety really is and why it's more than just feeling nervous. He explains how understanding the root of anxiety is crucial for effective treatment.
With real-life case examples, he illustrates how anxiety can impact daily life and offers insights into identifying and tracking fears. Dr. Mattek emphasizes the importance of managing stress through executive functioning skills and introduces breathing retraining techniques to help kids calm down. The episode also delves into overcoming avoidance behaviors—a common challenge for anxious kids. Dr. Mattek shares cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, visualization exercises, and mindfulness practices that can be easily integrated into daily routines at home or school.
These tools are designed to help kids face their fears head-on and build resilience. Listeners will find this episode both enlightening and practical, offering a deeper understanding of anxiety and actionable steps to support children and adolescents in their journey towards managing it. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or someone who works with kids, you'll walk away with valuable tools to make a real difference in their lives.