What to Do When You Panic
A Kid's Guide to Transforming Panic into Personal Power
From the Series What-to-Do Guides for Kids
This interactive self-help book is designed to help kids overwhelmed with panicky feelings and stress, using scientifically proven techniques most often used by psychologists and school counselors.
What to Do When You Panic outlines a way to get back to the business of being a kid! With relatable examples, lively illustrations, and step-by-step instructions, kids are guided through a strategy for calming panic and settling feelings of spiraling fear and anxiety. Based on cognitive-behavioral techniques used by psychologists and counselors, this book is a complete resource for educating and empowering kids to help themselves!
Includes a Note to Parents and Adult Caregivers with additional psychological information and coping strategies for helping children deal with panic, anxiety, stress, and other big feelings.
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978-1-4338-4484-3
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$16.99 | |
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978-1-4338-4592-5
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$21.99 |
| Interest Level | Grade 2 - Grade 5 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Genre | Social Studies |
| Category | 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Active Nonfiction, Diverse Books: Mental Health & Neurodiversity, Diversity, SEL: A Self-Awareness, SEL: B Self-Management, SEL: C Social Awareness, SEL: D Relationship Skills, SEL: E Responsible Decision-Making, Social Emotional Learning |
| Copyright | 2025 |
| Publisher | Magination Press, American Psychological Association |
| Imprint | Magination Press — American Psychological Association |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 96 |
| Publication Date | 2025-01-07 |
Author: Lenka Glassman, PsyD
Lenka Glassman, PsyD, is a licensed psychologist specializing in the treatment of anxiety and related conditions. She works with children, teens, adults, and families on issues related to anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and self-esteem.
Illustrator: Janet McDonnell
Janet McDonnell’s illustrations combine traditional media and digital techniques. In addition to illustrating books, magazines, and puzzles, Janet has both taught and written for children from preschool to high school ages.
Reviews
School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
“[T]hese are excellent skill-building resources that prepare readers for the future in addition to addressing feelings in the moment. VERDICT Social emotional learning is a cornerstone of education, making these a welcome addition to any school or public library.”—School Library Journal