“The most helpful book on childhood anxiety I have ever read.”—Michael Thompson, Ph.D.

Whether it’s the monster in the closet or the fear that arises from new social situations, school, or sports, anxiety can be especially challenging and maddening for children. And since anxiety has a mind of its own, logic and reassurance often fail, leaving parents increasingly frustrated about how to help. Now Lawrence J. Cohen, Ph.D., the author of Playful Parenting, provides a special set of tools to handle childhood anxiety. Offering simple, effective strategies that build connection through fun, play, and empathy, Dr. Cohen helps parents

• start from a place of warmth, compassion, and understanding

• teach children the basics of the body’s “security system”: alert, alarm, assessment, and all clear.

• promote tolerance of uncertainty and discomfort by finding the balance between outright avoidance and “white-knuckling” through a fear

• find lighthearted ways to release tension in the moment, labeling stressful emotions on a child-friendly scale

• tackle their own anxieties so they can stay calm when a child is distressed

• bring children out of their anxious thoughts and into their bodies by using relaxation, breathing, writing, drawing, and playful roughhousing

With this insightful resource of easy-to-implement solutions and strategies, you and your child can experience the opposite of worry, anxiety, and fear and embrace connection, trust, and joy.

Advance praise for The Opposite of Worry

“If you want to understand your child’s anxiety—and your own parental worries—you must read Larry Cohen’s brilliant book, The Opposite of Worry . Dr. Cohen is one of the most imaginative and thoughtful psychologists you will ever encounter. He explains how and why children become anxious and then shows how we can use empathy and play to help them escape from the terrifying dark corners of childhood.” —Michael Thompson, Ph.D.

“Here’s the help parents of anxious children have been looking for! Dr. Cohen’s genius is in the warm and generous spirit of the strategies he outlines for parents. He grounds his playful approach in a sound explanation of how anxiety affects children, and how they heal.” —Patty Wipfler, founder and program director, Hand in Hand Parenting

“This book will help you calm the storm of worrying that floods so many children and teens. Take these hard-earned lessons and make them your own. Peace and clarity in your family are just pages away!” —Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., co-author of The Whole-Brain Child

“ The Opposite of Worry offers a treasure trove of ideas to help children feel confident and secure. Lawrence Cohen has written a book that will help every parent of an anxious child.” —Aletha Solter, Ph.D., founder, Aware Parenting, and author of Attachment Play

劳伦斯·科恩（Lawrence J. Cohen，Ph.D.），美国临床心理学家、儿童（及成人）游戏治疗师、亲子关系专家、作家。

* 畅销书《游戏力》获美国国家亲子出版奖金奖，被翻译成多种语言，全球销售

* 常年开办面对父母、教师和早教专业人员的游戏力工作坊

* 以心理咨询师和游戏治疗师身份，在学校、社区进行育儿、婚姻、家庭主题演讲

* 定期为美国教育出版学会金灯奖杂志《小尼克家庭》及《波士顿环球报》等刊物撰写专栏