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.

Sue Jennings, PhD, is Professor of Play (EFD), creator of Neuro-Dramatic-Play and author of 53 books. She has pioneered Dramatherapy and Play Therapy internationally. She is Senior Research Fellow, Shakespeare Institute, University of Birmingham, a distinguished Scholar, University of the Witswatersrand; Honorary Fellow, University Roehampton.

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. 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.

Foreword by Clive Holmwood: Language: Cisgender, Trans and Inclusivity; Section One: Breathing, Sleep and Mindfulness; Part 1: Nesting and Breathing; Part 2: Solutions for Sleep; Part 3: Sleep, Relaxation and Light; Section Two: Perceptions, Feelings and Safety; Part 1: How do I see My Anxiety?; Part 2: Faces and Feelings; Part 3: Where is My Safe Place?; Section Three: Energy, Mandalas and Masks; Part 1: Replacing Anxiety with Energy; Part 2: Mandalas and Mantras; Part 3: Masks and Flowers; Section Four: Resources; Worksheets; Story Sheets; Afterword by Sharon Jacksties