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As with other children’s problems that did not arise yesterday or suddenly, get ready for patient, systematic work. It needs to be done in three directions:
1. Increasing the child’s self-esteem
To achieve success in this matter, it is necessary that an adult himself see the dignity of the child, treat him with respect (and not just love) and be able to notice all his successes (even the smallest ones). See →
2. Teaching the child the ability to manage their behavior
To teach the ability to manage oneself in situations that cause the greatest anxiety in the child. See →
3. Teaching the child to relax
It is important for all children to be able to relax, but for anxious children it is simply a necessity, because the state of anxiety is accompanied by a clamping of various muscle groups. See →
To accomplish these specific tasks, you can use games. When organizing them, it is important to follow some rules that will create a comfortable playing environment for an anxious child.
How to play with anxious children
1. Never compare a child with other children, do not give them as an example. See more →