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How to Support a Child with Anxiety

By Chaelene "Rachelle" Navarro

MS, MA, LMFT

Parents often ask: How can I help my child with their anxiety?

When supporting parents and my own children, I find it necessary to remind myself that anxiety is a natural function of life. It serves a purpose – it motivates us to action. Consider those with test anxiety, they are more motivated to study in an effort to alleviate the anxious experience. If anxiety is a purposeful function of life, then the goal should not be to eliminate the experience of anxiety, but establish and strengthen the skills needed to endure the uncomfortable experience.

Parents, supporting our children through their anxiety starts with us!

We can influence their foundational thinking and response to anxiety when we share with them about times in which we felt anxious and how we worked through it in a healthy manner.

You can begin by equipping them with the same tools you use to work through your anxieties.

An even more powerful opportunity would be for a child to see their parent cope with discomfort in a healthy manner, followed by a conversation about the experience. This teaches that anxiety is a normal emotion that can be tolerated and managed. This does not mean intentionally exposing children to stressful or developmentally inappropriate situations.

To the parent looking for quick practical tips they can implement today - remember this:

When anxiety is in the driver's seat of your child's brain, they (like us) lose the ability to think rationally. We can be a support by practicing coregulation with them. This consists of an emotionally regulated parent approaching the child in a calm, steady voice and demeanor, validating their emotions, asking questions to gain understanding rather than correct the behavior immediately and offering steady connection by remaining in close proximity.

If you find that yourself or your child need additional skill building in enduring anxiety, then this would be a great opportunity to get connected to your local therapist for additional support.

Visit our Scriptures page for more inspiration and support on your journey toward peace and understanding.

SPOTLIGHT ON

Malcolm Lilienthal, MS, AMFT

Malcolm Lilienthal, M.S., AMFT, has always been interested in understanding how people work: why we think the way we think, why we respond the way we do, and how our experiences shape the way we see ourselves and our relationships.

As a counselor, Malcolm enjoys helping clients recognize patterns, connect the dots, and develop practical tools that help them respond differently. His Christian faith is central to his work, and he incorporates Scripture and Christian principles when clients desire faith-integrated counseling.

Malcolm takes an active, collaborative approach to counseling and is warm, encouraging, direct, and down-to-earth. He often uses creativity and humor to help clients feel comfortable while doing meaningful work.I understand relationships, communication, growth, and grace.”

Who Malcolm Serves

Adults
Couples
Families
Teens
Children

Areas of Therapy

Anxiety • Depression • Marriage Counseling

Relationships • Parenthood • Life Transitions Stress Management • Anger Management Christian/Faith-integrated Counseling

Communication Skills • Boundaries

Identity/Self-worth • Emotional Regulation Family Conflict • Trauma-informed Counseling

Online & In-person Counseling

at the Hemet Office Location

464 S. Palm Ave, Hemet, CA 92543

Favorite Bible Verse

“Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Romans 12:2

MORE ABOUT MALCOLM

WELCOME! OUR FEATURED OFFICE

Hemet, California

You will feel genuinely welcomed and cared for in our Hemet office. Our nine therapists strive to create an environment where every client feels comfortable, supported and connected to the people helping them.

As a Christian counseling organization, we believe that spirituality can play an important role in mental health wellness and healing. Our therapists integrate faith and Scripture for clients who desire it, while respecting each individual’s preferences. We approach counseling as a partnership.

Our Hemet clinicians address a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, PTSD and trauma, codependency, relationship difficulties, and anger management.

We’re not simply located in Hemet — we take an active and caring part in the community we serve by participating, supporting and volunteering as much as possible.