Anxiety Relief for Kids and Teens

Anxiety

12 Activities to Reduce Intolerance of Uncertainty

Bridget Flynn Walker Ph.D. on May 18, 2026

You can use the scientifically proven cognitive-behavioral therapy practice of exposure to reduce anxiety associated with situations that trigger uncertainty for you.

You can use the scientifically proven cognitive-behavioral therapy practice of exposure to reduce anxiety associated with situations that trigger uncertainty for you.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Why Homework Is Vital for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Bridget Flynn Walker Ph.D. on January 6, 2025

Like learning any new skill, CBT must be practiced; this is done with the help of homework that focuses on exposure in various situations.

Like learning any new skill, CBT must be practiced; this is done with the help of homework that focuses on exposure in various situations.

Anxiety

Shifting From Negative and Anxious to Positive and Confident

Bridget Flynn Walker Ph.D. on May 9, 2024

A simple exercise can shift your attention from fearful and negative to positive. This can dramatically shift your emotional state.

A simple exercise can shift your attention from fearful and negative to positive. This can dramatically shift your emotional state.

Sleep

Perfectionism and Sleep Anxiety

Bridget Flynn Walker Ph.D. on December 28, 2023

Sleep anxiety is often tied to perfectionism and can be overcome through treatment that includes cognitive behavioral therapy.

Sleep anxiety is often tied to perfectionism and can be overcome through treatment that includes cognitive behavioral therapy.

Anxiety

Overcoming Equestrian-Related Anxiety

Bridget Flynn Walker Ph.D. on September 6, 2023

Equestrians, like other sports enthusiasts, love their sport, but anxiety can undercut the joy. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help them overcome their fears.

Equestrians, like other sports enthusiasts, love their sport, but anxiety can undercut the joy. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help them overcome their fears.

Anxiety

The Trap of Avoidance and Safety Behaviors

Bridget Flynn Walker Ph.D. on May 26, 2023

Relying on avoidance and safety behaviors actually makes your anxiety worse. Understanding why makes it easier to break free from the anxiety cycle.

Relying on avoidance and safety behaviors actually makes your anxiety worse. Understanding why makes it easier to break free from the anxiety cycle.

Anxiety

Getting Help for Your Child or Teen With Anxiety Problems

Bridget Flynn Walker Ph.D. on January 18, 2023

If you are the parent of a child or teen living with anxiety, some basic information about the root causes may help you become a better advocate.

If you are the parent of a child or teen living with anxiety, some basic information about the root causes may help you become a better advocate.

Anxiety

Post-Pandemic Reentry for Teens With Social Anxiety

Bridget Flynn Walker Ph.D. on December 20, 2022

Is your teen struggling with discomfort and avoidance in social and performance situations? Know the signs of social anxiety so you can help them break the cycle.

Is your teen struggling with discomfort and avoidance in social and performance situations? Know the signs of social anxiety so you can help them break the cycle.