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Alison McGrath Author of Walter and the Worry Test, helping Children with Anxiety

June 28, 2024 • Christine • Season 6 • Episode 14

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Helping Children with Anxiety with Alison McGrath

Christine Santos hosts author Alison McGrath, of Write Mind Books LLC, a school adjustment counselor, to discuss her new book 'Walter and the Worry Test'.

They delve into the importance of emotional regulation for learning, the therapeutic role of bibliotherapy, and Alison's journey in writing and self-publishing the book.

Introduction and Background
Alison McGrath's Message on Emotional Regulation
Alison's Personal Story of Anxiety and Journey to Counseling
The Concept of Bibliotherapy
The Self-Publishing Journey
Walter and the Worry Test Overview

This book is good for all children, not just worried children. It reinforces that message that "all feelings are okay!"

Get to know Alison:

Alison McGrath, Author (Write Mind Books LLC)

Alison McGrath lives in Massachusetts with her husband, three children, and two dogs. Alison is a passionate School Adjustment Counselor who works with students from kindergarten through the fifth grade discussing worry-thoughts, coping strategies, and mindfulness. Alison loves to teach about growth mindset, self compassion, and reframing worry-thoughts. She has found the cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to be especially powerful with individuals who have anxiety. Her personal library of books is large, and she is a huge supporter of bibliotherapy. Alison’s hope is that this book will support educators and parents to help guide children on the journey to be as worry-free as possible!

Order your book on her website: www.authoralisonmcgrath.com

Instagram @writemindbooks

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