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……………………………………………………………………………………………15  \nChapter 5:  \nWhat is Irrational Thinking?…………………………………………………………………………………………………24  \nChapter 6:  \nTeach Your Middle Schooler to Worry Les ………………………………………………………………29  \nChapter 7:  \nWelcome to REBT……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………32  \nChapter 8:  \nImplementing the Plan-Your Middle Schooler’s Turn……………………………………………37  \n# Chapter 1\n\nIntroduction  \nThere are countless books for parents about anxiety —some are complex,some are simple.My goal is to add a simple yet robust option for parents tolearn the easy strategies I use in my support groups and individual counselingsessions with middle schoolers,many of which can be used for both teens andadults.The techniques in this book will assist in learning how to identifyanxiety and unhealthy thinking patterns in your middle schooler,and how toimplement methods to reduce and manage anxiety.  \nTransitioning from elementary to middle school can trigger stressful emotionsin anxious kids.They are now solely responsible for homework,will meet newpeople,and will share the halls with older students.Additionally,they have tocontend with puberty,hormones,drama,being dropped from their elementaryschool friend groups,fitting in,bullying,and peer pressure.All of this can beincredibly daunting,especially for an anxious kid.  \nSo,what does this mean for parents?First and foremost,you must learn howyour middle schooler is feeling.Your role as a parent is critical to your child'sprogress —it shows them you want to work with them,and the progresspotentially made is more successful when parents get involved.  \nThis book isn't written in clinical terms;I don't want to overwhelm you.Thestrategies and methods you'll discover in the next few pages are a way to startactively helping your middle schooler accept,address,and manage anxiety,helping them work toward a happier and healthier way of coping and thinking.  \nUse this book as a supplement if you already have a middle schooler intherapy.If anxiety is severe,professional assistance is your bestapproach.  \nHelp!My Anxious Middle Schooler  \nYou and your middle schooler will learn:  \n·   To identify triggers of their anxiety episodes","cbCair8SKQve7vDc","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCair8SKQve7vDc","pdf",2831744,56,"English","# Contents\n## Chapter 1: Introduction\n## Chapter 2: Anxiety and the Middle Schooler\n## Chapter 3: The Major Types of Anxiety\n## Chapter 4: How do you Communicate?\n## Chapter 5: What is Irrational Thinking?\n## Chapter 6: Teach Your Middle Schooler to Worry Les\n## Chapter 7: Welcome to REBT\n## Chapter 8: Implementing the Plan-Your Middle Schooler’s Turn","[{\"question\":\"What does the book say anxiety looks like during the middle school transition?\",\"answer\":\"It describes how stressful emotions arise from new responsibility, changing friendships, puberty and hormones, drama, bullying, and peer pressure. 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