Anxiety as Told to Children: Written by Ariane Hébert, psychologist

By Ariane Hébert and Jean Morin

An indispensable tool for parents, childcare professionals, and children!

Beatrice is troubled to learn that her ailments have a cause: anxiety.
With the help of a zootherapy psychologist and her four-legged colleagues, the young girl discovers the different aspects of her anxiety disorder and how to tame them.

Does your child see danger everywhere? Expect the worst out of every situation? See tasks as a hard mountain to climb? Have a fear of failure? If you've answered yes to at least one of these questions, this illustrated tale will help you broach the subject of anxiety, in a simple and visual way.

The "self-observation" section of this colorful and pleasing little book will allow you to help your child understand the symptoms of anxiety.

Accumulate a bunch of tricks pertinent to daily life, so as to overcome the difficulties that stem from anxiety. You'll see, it's not that hard!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Éditions de Mortagne
• Release date: Dec 11, 2019
• ISBN: 9782897920654

Ariane Hébert

Ariane Hébert est psychologue et a fondé LA BOÎTE À PSY (www.boiteapsy.com) pour répondre aux besoins des individus et des familles aux prises avec des défis particuliers. Titulaire d’une maîtrise en psychologie de l’UQTR ainsi que d’une scolarité doctorale de l’Université de Montréal, l’auteure s’est spécialisée en évaluation de la santé mentale auprès d’une clientèle adulte et enfant. Au plan clinique, elle détient une formation en thérapie cognitivo-comportementale et humaniste ainsi qu’une accréditation en EMDR et en stress post-traumatique. Mère de deux enfants atteints de TDA/H, elle est également chargée de cours depuis plusieurs années, chroniqueuse, et psychologue en milieu scolaire et en bureau privé. À ce jour, elle est convaincue que son métier est (tout juste après celui de maman) le plus beau métier du monde…

Book preview

My parents brought me to the doctor after I told them about my stomach ACHES and my feelings of nausea. Doctor Jules taught me that my physical pain and discomfort stem from my fears and worries.

Sometimes my heart thuds hard against my chest, my hands are clammy and TREMBLE, even if I’m not cold. It takes me a long time to get to sleep, and I often wake up during the night. So I’m always tired!

Anne-Sophie is a psychologist who works with children and teens suffering with anxiety. Doctor Jules refers me to her, and my parents drive me to her office.

Hello, Beatrice! She beams a wide SMILE at me as she opens the door. Has Doctor Jules told you about my assistants? They’re quite particular ... they each have four legs, a tail, and a wet nose!

Three yipping DOGS hurtle toward me, happy to meet me.

"The animals who work with