037: How to Help a Fearful Child
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When it comes to resolving fears, some strategies work better than others. It all depends on the type of fear and whether it is short-lived and typical for the child's age, or whether it is more persistent and sometimes even hard to define.  We discuss 3 different types of strategies & levels of support: Level 1: Direct Strategies for developmental & information-based fears Level 2: Indirect Strategies for vague & perception-based fears Level 3: Assisted Strategies for persistent fears
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