Managing Social Anxiety in Children and Young People introduces a new approach for working with anxious children and young people to help them develop social skills and reduce stress.
Structured around the principles of ‘nurturing and nesting’, the book focuses on a practical approach which strays away from dependency on medicine, but relies on the stimulation of thoughts and feelings during the process of change. It shows readers how shifting perceptions of oneself and others can change a person’s attitude.The chapters feature tangible resources and exercises for developing the core processes of breathing, rhythm, sound, and physical movement in a way that can lead to a reduction of the anxiety and a new awareness of the self. The techniques are clearly laid out in developmental sequences, accompanied by illustrated worksheets and story sheets.
This book will be of interest to teachers, teaching assistants, care workers, clinicians, therapists, parents, and all professionals involved in the support and development of children and young people.
Author(s): Sue Jennings
Publisher: Routledge
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 173
City: London
Cover
Endorsement
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
About the Author
Foreword
Acknowledgements
Language: Cisgender, Trans, and Inclusivity
COVID-19 and Anxiety
Introduction
The Theory Underlying These Ideas: Love, Kindness, and Curiosity
Attachment and Pregnancy: The Circle and the Nest
Circles of Attachment
Neuro-Dramatic-Play: Establishing Attachment, Safety, and Curiosity
Rhythmic Play
Sensory Play
Messy Play: Familiarity and Exploration
Dramatic (Or Interactive) Play
Embodiment-Projection-Role
Role Stages
Theatre of Resilience
Attachment Story Chant
The Tadpoles Are Looking for Mummy (From China)
Practical Exercises
Developmental Outdoor Play
Who Is This Book For?
What Is Social Anxiety?
Assessment for Social Anxiety
Possible Causes and Indicators of Social Anxiety
Understanding the Anxious Brain
The Basis of This Book
This Book Takes a Different Approach
How to Use This Book
The Nurturing Environment
Equipment
Summary
Part I Breathing, Sleep, and Mindfulness
Introduction
Feeling Safe: Nurture and Nesting
Learning Outcomes for Part I
Creative Arts Techniques
Chapter 1 Nesting and Breathing
Exercise 1.1: Techniques to Explore ‘Nesting’ and Calm Breathing
Aims
Resources
Focus
Introduction
To Think About
Exercise 1.2: Nesting 1
Aims
Resources
Focus
Introduction
To Do
To Think About
Exercise 1.3: Nesting 2
Aims
Resources
Focus
Introduction
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To Think About
Exercise 1.4: Breathing Basics
Aims
Resources
Focus
Introduction
To Do
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Exercise 1.5: Starfish Relaxation 1
Aims
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Focus
Introduction
To Do
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Exercise 1.6: Starfish Relaxation 2
Aims
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Introduction
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Exercise 1.7: Starfish Relaxation 3
Aims
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Focus
Introduction
To Do
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Exercise 1.8: The Rhythm of Breathing
Aims
Resources
Focus
Introduction
To Do
To Think About
Exercise 1.9: Experiencing Support
Aims
Resources
Focus
Introduction
To Do
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Exercise 1.10: Imagining Kindness
Aims
Resources
Focus
Introduction
To Do
To Think About
CBT Exercises
Working Online
Summary
Questions and Reflections for Discussion
Chapter 2 Solutions for Sleep
Creative Arts Exercises
Exercise 2.1: Preliminary Mindfulness 1
Aims
Resources
Focus
Introduction
To Do
To Think About
Exercise 2.2: Preliminary Mindfulness 2
Aims
Resources
Focus
Introduction
To Do
To Think About
Exercise 2.3: Calming Voices 1
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Introduction
To Do
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Exercise 2.4: Calming Voices 2
Aims
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Focus
Introduction
To Do
To Think About
Exercise 2.5: Bedtime Stories 1
Aims
Resources
Focus
Introduction
To Do
To Think About
Exercise 2.6: Preparation for Sleep 1
Special Note
Aims
Resources
Focus
Introduction
To Do
To Think About
Exercise 2.7: Preparation for Sleep 2
Special Note
Aims
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Focus
Introduction
To Do
To Think About
Exercise 2.8: Preparation for Sleep 3
Special Note
Aims
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Focus
Introduction
To Do
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Exercise 2.9: Bedtime Stories 2
Aims
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Focus
Introduction
To Do
To Think About
Exercise 2.10: Bedtime Stories 3
Aims
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Focus
Introduction
To Do
To Think About
CBT Exercises
Working Online
Summary
Questions and Reflections for Discussion
Chapter 3 Sleep, Relaxation, and Light
Exercise 3.1: Whole-Body Relaxation
Aims
Resources
Focus
Introduction
To Do
To Think About
Exercise 3.2: Whole-Body Awareness
Aims
Resources
Focus
Introduction
To Do
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Exercise 3.3: Relaxing in Our Surroundings
Aims
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Introduction
To Do
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Exercise 3.4: Sleeping With Light
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Focus
Introduction
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Exercise 3.5: Lamps and Lights
Aims
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Focus
Introduction
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Exercise 3.6: Festivals of Light
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Focus
Introduction
To Do
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Exercise 3.7: The Lighthouse 1
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Introduction
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Exercise 3.8: The Lighthouse 2
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Introduction
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Exercise 3.9: Lighthouse Bedtime Story
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Introduction
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Exercise 3.10: The Buried Moon Story
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Focus
Introduction
To Do
To Think About
Notes
CBT Exercises
Working Online
Summary
Questions and Reflections for Discussion
Summary of Part I
Remember
Part II Perception, Feelings, and Safety
Introduction
Learning Outcomes for Part II
Chapter 4 How Do I See My Anxiety?
Exercise 4.1: My Anxious Hand 1
Aims
Resources
Focus
Introduction
To Do
To Think About
Exercise 4.2: My Anxious Hand 2
Aims
Resources
Focus
Introduction
To Do
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Exercise 4.3: The Iron Fist in the Velvet Glove
Aims
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Focus
Introduction
To Do
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Exercise 4.4: Soothing Hands
Aims
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Focus
Introduction
To Do
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Exercise 4.5: Wrinkled Foreheads
Aims
Resources
Focus
Introduction
To Do
To Think About
Exercise 4.6: Pulling Faces
Aims
Resources
Focus
Introduction
To Do
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Exercise 4.7: Hands and Knees
Aims
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Focus
Introduction
To Do
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Exercise 4.8: Putting Your Foot in It
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Focus
Introduction
To Do
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Exercise 4.9: My Stomach Is Churning
Aims
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Focus
Introduction
To Do
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Exercise 4.10: Breathing Out Tension
Aims
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Focus
Introduction
To Do
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CBT Exercises
Working Online
Summary
Questions and Reflections for Discussion
Chapter 5 Facial Expressions and Feelings
Exercise 5.1: Facial Expressions 1
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Resources
Focus
Introduction
To Do
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Exercise 5.2: Facial Expressions 2
Aims
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Introduction
To Do
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Exercise 5.3: Faces and Feelings
Aims
Resources
Introduction
To Do
To Think About
Exercise 5.4: Voices in My Head
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Focus
Introduction
To Do
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Exercise 5.5: Calming Sounds and Rhythms
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Introduction
To Do
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Exercise 5.6: Positive and Negative Images
Aims
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Focus
Introduction
To Do
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Exercise 5.7: The Face in the Nightmare
Aims
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Focus
Introduction
To Do
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Exercise 5.8: Masks and Clowns
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Introduction
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Exercise 5.9: The Friendly Face – Mine!
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Introduction
To Do
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CBT Exercises
Working Online
Summary
Questions and Reflections for Discussion
Chapter 6 Where Is My Safe Place?
Exercise 6.1: I Do Not Feel Safe (Indoors)
Aims
Resources
Focus
Introduction
To Do
To Think About
Exercise 6.2: I Do Not Feel Safe (Outdoors)
Aims
Resources
Focus
Introduction
To Do
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Exercise 6.3: I Need to Avoid (Water)
Aims
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Introduction
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Exercise 6.4: I Need to Avoid (Fire)
Aims
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Introduction
To Do
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Exercise 6.5: I Need to Avoid (Fire 2)
Aims
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Introduction
To Do
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Exercise 6.6: I Feel Safe Where? (1)
Aims
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Introduction
To Do
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Exercise 6.7: I Feel Safe Where? (2)
Aims
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Focus
Introduction
To Do
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Exercise 6.8: I Feel Safe Where? (3)
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Introduction
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Exercise 6.9: I Feel Safe Where? (4)
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Introduction
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Exercise 6.10: Journey to a Safe Place
Aims
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Focus
Introduction
To Do
To Think About
CBT Exercises
Working Online
Summary
Questions and Reflections for Discussion
Summary of Part II
Part III Energy, Mandalas, and Stories
Introduction
Learning Outcomes for Part III
Chapter 7 Replacing Anxiety With Energy
Exercise 7.1: Banishing the Burden 1
Aims
Resources
Focus
Introduction
To Do
To Think About
Exercise 7.2: Banishing the Burden 2
Aims
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Introduction
To Do
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Exercise 7.3: Banishing the Burden 3
Aims
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Focus
Introduction
To Do
To Think About
Exercise 7.4: Floating Away! (1)
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Focus
Introduction
To Do
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Exercise 7.5: Floating Away! (2)
Aims
Resources
Focus
Introduction
To Do
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Exercise 7.6: Floating Away! (3)
Aims
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Focus
Introduction
To Do
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Exercise 7.7: Creative Visualisation 1
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Exercise 7.8: Creative Visualisation 2
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Introduction
To Do
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Exercise 7.9: Dancing for Freedom 1
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Introduction
To Do
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Exercise 7.10: Dancing for Freedom 2
Aims
Resources
Focus
Introduction
To Do
To Think About
CBT Exercises
Working Online
Summary
Questions and Reflections for Discussion
Chapter 8 Mandalas and Mantras
Note
Exercise 8.1: Mandala 1
Aims
Resources
Focus
Introduction
To Do
To Think About
Exercise 8.2: Mandala 2
Note
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Introduction
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Exercise 8.3: Mandala 3
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Exercise 8.4: Mandala 4
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Exercise 8.5: Mandala Reflections
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Exercise 8.6: Mandala 5
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Exercise 8.7: Sound Repetition
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Introduction
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Exercise 8.8: Repetitive Songs
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Introduction
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Exercise 8.9: Finding the Courage
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Introduction
To Do
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Exercise 8.10: Theatre for Change
Aims
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Introduction
To Do
To Think About
CBT Exercises
Working Online
Summary
Questions and Reflections for Discussion
Chapter 9 Masks and Flowers
Exercise 9.1: My Mask of Safety
Aims
Resources
Focus
Introduction
To Do
To Think About
Exercise 9.2: Mask of Fears
Note
Aims
Resources
Focus
Introduction
To Do
To Think About
Exercise 9.3: Mask of Change
Note
Aims
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Introduction
To Do
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Exercise 9.4: My Discarded Mask
Note
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Introduction
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Exercise 9.5: My Beautiful Mask
Note
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Introduction
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Exercise 9.6: Wasting Time On Special Things
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Introduction
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Exercise 9.7: My Special Object
Note
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Exercise 9.8: Telling My Story
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Introduction
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Exercise 9.9: My Book Cover
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Introduction
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Exercise 9.10: The Return of the Flowers
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Focus
Introduction
To Do
To Think About
CBT Exercises
Working Online
Summary
Questions and Reflections for Discussion
Summary of Part III
Part IV Resources
Introduction
Chapter 10 Worksheets 1–29
Chapter 11 Story Sheets 1–11
Afterword
Appendix 1 Warm-Ups and Starters
Using the Warm-Ups and Games
Warm-up 1: Breathing and Voice 1
Warm-up 2: Strong Movement
Warm-up 3: Rhythm and Drum Work 1
Warm-up 4: Rhythm and Drum Work 2
Warm-up 5: Breathing and Voice 2
Warm-up 6: Physical Activity
Warm-up 7: Synchronised Games
Warm-up 8: Clapping and Rhythm
Warm-up 9: Chants and Rituals
Warm-up 10: Rhyming Words and Rhythmic Words
Warm-up 11: Relaxation
Warm-up 12: Physical Warm-Ups
Warm-up 13: Mindfulness
Appendix 2 White Noise and the Circadian Rhythm
White Noise
Circadian Rhythm
Bibliography
Index
