I Bet I Won't Fret: A Workbook to Help Children with Generalized Anxiety Disorder

We like to think of childhood as a carefree time, but for the many children with anxiety disorders it's anything but. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is one of the most common anxiety disorders in children. It causes intense worry and anxiety that can disrupt emotional, academic, and social development. The good news is that GAD is highly treatable and children can be taught to manage and even overcome it.

Child psychologist Timothy Sisemore specializes in helping anxious children and in I Bet I Won't Fret he gives kids fun and engaging exercises to help them relieve anxiety and worry, change anxiety-inducing self-talk, and communicate their feelings. These activities can be done on their own or as part of a therapy program, and are appropriate for kids between the ages of six and twelve.

Timothy Sisemore, Ph.D., is a child psychologist who has been in practice for 20 years. He has recently focused his work on children with anxiety disorders. Sisemore is professor and dean of clinical activities at the Psychological Studies Institute in Chattanooga and Atlanta, and has published in a variety of media. Most importantly, he is honored to be a husband and father.