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The Opposite of Worry by Lawrence J. Cohen — WisdomDeck honest review
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The Opposite of Worry

by Lawrence J. Cohen

Playful approaches to childhood anxiety: the security system, the second chicken, relaxed persistence. A warm, non-clinical companion; professional help for serious anxiety.

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you have an anxious child and want gentle tools.

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Three things you will actually use

  1. Be the calm second chicken.
  2. Face fears gradually, playfully.
  3. Connection calms.

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Playful tools for anxious kids.

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