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We went straight to the experts for this one: We asked seven mental health professionals to name the books that they recommend most to their clients — and that they have found helpful themselves. Our health editors have vetted that these book recommendations are all based on reliable scientific research. This easy-to-read mix of pastoral counsel, biblical exposition, personal experience, plentiful anecdotes and practical exercises will help many anxious Christians to recognize and break free from the 'worry rules' that prevent them from enjoying the perfect love that overcomes all fear.
Anxiety books aren’t considered a replacement for therapy. Instead, they’re a supplemental tool that can help you better understand and work through anxiousness. A therapist can provide a precise diagnosis and offers a highly personalized plan to help mitigate your anxiety now and over the long term. Hey Warrior by Karen Young: An insightful book that helps children to understand how and why our brains and bodies respond to anxiety, thus empowering them with knowledge of what is happening and how they can manage anxious thoughts and worries.Me and My Fear by Francesca Sanna: A beautiful story exploring how overwhelming fear can become, especially as we face new situations in our lives – in the case of the girl in the story, moving to a new country and starting school there. Includes special reminders that fear can be helpful, that we can learn to manage our fears, and that we ALL carry fear within us. List continues below. The Worry Box by Suzanne Chiew: Murray Bear is going to visit a waterfall with his sister, Molly, but Murray is worried! So Molly tells him about her special worry box. “When I’m worried about something,” she says, “I write it down, then put it inside.” She offers to help make one for Murray-but will it really help? For situations I can’t control, I write out every possible scenario that might arise. Choose your method Worries Are Like Clouds by Shona Innes: Worries are like clouds that float in and take the shine out of our day. Moving worries away can make even the toughest day feel a little better. Part of a lovely book series exploring emotive, everyday issues that all children face You might come away from a good self-help book with a changed attitude, different behavior, fresh motivation or something else shiny and new to test-drive,” says Dr. Hendriksen. She says that a solid anxiety self-help book meets three criteria:
The Huge Bag of Worries by Virginia Ironside: I want to love this book, it has so many great messages in it and it’s a great introduction to worries for younger children but I don’t particularly like that the first worry mentioned in the book was “She worried that she was getting too fat.” We try not to focus on physical appearance with our girls, especially not weight. The book does however offer an engaging introduction to worries for young children as Jenny tries different strategies in an attempt to rid herself of the big bag of worries she carries around each day.
Inside: A thoughtful collection of worry books for kids– fabulous for children managing worries and anxious thoughts. The Don’t Worry Book by Todd Parr: Worried about the dark, the news or a big day at school? With simple prose and bright illustrations, Parr offers solutions and comforts for children who worry. A Smart Girl’s Guide to Worry: How to Feel Less Stressed and Have More Fun by Nancy Holyoak: Part of American Girl’s Smart Girls series, this book shares lots of information about worries and anxiety in bite sized pieces just right for tweens. With sections covering symptoms of stress, self talk, perfection, facing fears, self care and managing stress and anxiety, it’s a really helpful resource for children aged 9+ who are experiencing worry or anxiety. Worry Says What? by Allison Edwards: Worry Says What? can help children (and adults) flip their thinking when anxious thoughts begin, and turn them into powerful reminders of all they are capable of accomplishing.
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