About the Authors
Dr. Diane Benoit and Dr. Suneeta Monga are child psychiatrists at the Toronto Hospital for Sick Kids and the University of Toronto. They work with young children to overcome their anxieties while giving their parents the resources to help.
Dr. Benoit’s and Dr. Monga’s work in developing the “Taming Sneaky Fears” treatment program inspired them to write the children’s story and companion workbook, Taming Sneaky Fears. They recognized the lack of current, user-friendly resources and so collaborated to provide instructions on how to cope with anxiety. With more than a decade of feedback from children, parents, and therapists, they refined Leo’s story and ensured the activities presented in the workbook can be put into practice by young children.
Dr. Benoit’s and Dr. Monga’s work in developing the “Taming Sneaky Fears” treatment program inspired them to write the children’s story and companion workbook, Taming Sneaky Fears. They recognized the lack of current, user-friendly resources and so collaborated to provide instructions on how to cope with anxiety. With more than a decade of feedback from children, parents, and therapists, they refined Leo’s story and ensured the activities presented in the workbook can be put into practice by young children.
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The principles in these pages are universal for anyone battling anxiety, and the workbook allows readers to personalize the story and become “the boss” of their bodies and brains.... |
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"Taming Sneaky Fears’ simplifies proven cognitive-behavioral strategies for anxiety and presents them in a delightful storybook format, appealing to young children and their parents. Based on the authors’ extensive experience treating this population in the clinic, the book uses animal characters to bring to life Leo the Lion’s successful struggle to bravely overcome shyness and selective mutism. The accompanying workbook empowers parents to guide their children as they overcome fears and shyness, and move towards healthy, confident emotional development. For any parent seeking these changes for their child, it’s a must-read."
- Katharina Manassis, MD, FRCPC, Professor Emerita, University of Toronto, Author of Keys to Parenting Young Anxious Child
- Katharina Manassis, MD, FRCPC, Professor Emerita, University of Toronto, Author of Keys to Parenting Young Anxious Child
“Well written, easy to understand, full of tips which will help young children with excessive shyness and many fears.”
- Boris Birmaher, MD, Professor of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
- Boris Birmaher, MD, Professor of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
"This book is a wonderful resource and a must-read for parents of young children with anxiety. The charming story and associated workbook teaches children and parents invaluable skills for recognizing and managing anxious feelings and behaviours."
- Nicola Keyhan, MD, FRCPC, Child Psychiatrist, Sick Kids Hospital (and parent of a young child)
- Nicola Keyhan, MD, FRCPC, Child Psychiatrist, Sick Kids Hospital (and parent of a young child)
"An outstanding resource for parents developed by two leading experts in childhood anxiety"
- Anna Chen, MD, FRCPC (psychiatrist in private practice and parent of a young child)
- Anna Chen, MD, FRCPC (psychiatrist in private practice and parent of a young child)
"Benoit and Monga have done an excellent job of presenting evidence-based, anxiety-reducing techniques in a way that is both creative and comprehensible. They utilize simple language, adequate repetition, and memorable metaphors, making the guide’s message crystal clear to young children. The vivid and expressive digital drawings by Reyes (Story Bird Dance and the Snowbird Ballet, 2016, etc.) also aid the audience because they deftly illustrate the tale’s plot and emotions. The principles in these pages are universal for anyone battling anxiety, and the workbook allows readers to personalize the story and become “the boss” of their bodies and brains. Parents of children plagued by anxiety should be especially grateful for this volume because of the understanding, tools, and hope that it offers.
An invaluable therapeutic resource aimed at kids."
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An invaluable therapeutic resource aimed at kids."
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