What scares you? (Katie, Age 8)
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8) · Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD
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Ep. 108: Strategies for facing fears | Friendship advice for kids
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*** DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
What were you afraid of when you were younger but aren’t afraid of now? How did you become unafraid of that?
Think of a time when you felt anxious in a social situation. What thoughts were going through your mind (i.e., what were you afraid might happen)? How did you handle the situation?
Dr. Friendtastic said, “Feeling anxious can lead them to avoid social situations, but that guarantees they’re not going to build the friendships they want.” How could you explain that in your own words?
There are two main ways to cope with anxiety: Jump right in or go in toe-by-toe. Which do you generally pregfer and why?
*** You might also like these podcast episodes:
Ep. 102 - How to express your feelings with friends (Aida, Age 5)
https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/ep102-how-to-express-your-feelings-with-friends
Ep. 95 - Handling embarrassing moments (Sara, Age 7)
https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/ep95-handling-embarrassing-moments-sara-age-7
Ep. 12 - Kid bullies him at recess (Adrian, Age 9)
https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/kids-ask-dr-friendtastic-ep-12-adrian
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