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[quote=Anonymous]What does your therapist say?  I have to admit, the fact that she's not bringing you in the loop here makes me question her skill/wisdom.  Isn't it fun to pass judgment on others?  :)

Okay, so I just started calling around for my own DD--a few short months shy of 6 years old.  Both the psychologists that I got in touch with (highly recommended by folks I know in the field -- though I'm not in the DC area. We moved a little bit ago--otherwise, I'd share the names with you) told me that they recommended that my husband and I both come.  I told the psych that I felt that we parents probably needed quite a bit of coaching at first, and at least some check-ups on our own skills and so we can share feedback both ways: the psych helping us to help DD, and us sharing back what seems to be working well and where we/DD might still need help.

I got a whole bunch of suggestions for resources to start, even before meeting with the therapist/psych.  I'll list them below, and indicate which ones I just dug up on my own.

•	Magination Press publications, apparently affiliated with the American Psychological Association (of which I am also a member: premier professional research org in psych). Find it here: http://www.apa.org/pubs/magination/index.aspx   You can do a search on any number of topics, including anxiety.  Some of the publications are already on the list below.  There’s one coming out in August 2013 that looks interesting, too: “School Made Easier: A Kid’s Guide to Study Strategies and Anxiety-Busting Tools” by Dr. Wendy Moss & Robin DeLuca-Acconi .  Looks like it’s geared toward tweens and adolescents, though.

•	Resources from Dr. Chris McCurry (located in Washington state), including his books for parents.  I also found this recorded Webinar interview with him here:  http://www.parentmap.com/article/webinar-strategies-to-free-your-kids-from-stress

•	Resources from Dr. Amy Saltzman (at Stanford U), especially her web site www.stillquietplace.com .  I think he directed me specifically to some of the videos with kids, which children might identify with, some of which are found here:  http://www.stillquietplace.com/?page_id=110

Multimedia: (I found this myself)
http://www.myanxiouschild.com/ (Audio CD series and workbook that use cognitive behavioral therapy to help kids get a hold of their own thoughts and feelings) I must say, this looks really promising.  I saw a lot of “meditation” and relaxation types of stuff out there for kids, but this series looks much, much better and more appropriate for redirecting cognition. Click on the links to hear audio excerpts and sample workbook pages.

Books:

For kids themselves:
•	What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety (What to Do Guides for Kids) 
•	What to Do When You Grumble Too Much: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Negativity (What to Do Guides for Kids) 
•	What to Do When Your Temper Flares: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Problems With Anger (What to Do Guides for Kids) 
And for adults helping kids:
•	Freeing Your Child from Anxiety: Powerful, Practical Solutions to Overcome Your Child’s Fears, Worries, and Phobias  (I think I found this one myself)
•	Freeing Your Child from Negative Thinking: Powerful, Practical Strategies to Build a Lifetime of Resilience, Flexibility and Happiness  (I think I found this one myself)
•	Helping Your Anxious Child: A Step-by-step Guide for Parents

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