What to Do When You Don't Want to Be Apart

Kristen Lavallee, PhD, co-author of What to Do When You Don't Want to Be Apart, is a developmental and school psychologist, and has worked with children in the U.S. and Switzerland. She has coauthored empirical studies and a book chapter on treatment for separation anxiety, and is managing editor of the scientific journal European Psychologist. She lives with her family in Providence, RI.Silvia Schneider, Dr. rer. nat., co-author of What to Do When You Don't Want to Be Apart, is a professor of child clinical psychology at Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany. She has conducted several studies on childhood separation anxiety disorder (SAD), and authored a treatment manual in German for SAD.Janet McDonnell amp rsquo s illustrations combine traditional media and digital techniques. In addition to illustrating books, magazines, and puzzles, Janet has both taught and written for children from preschool to high school ages. She is the illustrator of numerous books for children including Bye Bye Pesky Fly, What to Do When You Don't Want to Be Apart, and Blossom Plays Possum. Visit www.janetmcdonnell.com and follow Facebook: janetmcdonnell.illustrator Twitter: dcdonnelldoodle Instagram: janetmcdonnellillo.

amp ldquo My son struggles with separation anxiety, so I was excited to read this book with him. From the very first pages, he found the book appealing.... Reading this book made him feel hopeful and empowered. We both recommend it. amp rdquo -Tulsa Book Reviewamp ldquo Lavallee and Schneider bring together their collective wisdom in this interactive self-help book for parents and their young children who have separation concerns and anxiety. Separation anxiety prevents many children from enjoying their friends, families, and school. Using the metaphor of flying in a hot air balloon and based on their lifelong clinical research, they provide specific exercises and strategies based on established cognitive-behavioral principles for helping children overcome excessive separation anxiety. It clearly explains-in an engaging story format-the steps parents and children can take to overcome such anxieties and to lead a worry-free life. This is a practical amp lsquo what-to-do amp rsquo book that will benefit many parents and their children. It is a book that will be welcome not only by parents but by clinicians who are looking for such materials to provide families. amp rdquo -Thomas H. Ollendick, PhD, Director Child Study Center, Virginia Tech  amp ldquo What to Do When You Don amp rsquo t Want to Be Apart offers a nonjudgmental approach to getting a handle on kids amp rsquo separation anxiety with the ultimate goal of leading a richer life. amp rdquo -Midwest Book Review

• Introduction to Parents and CaregiversChapter : Flying Your Hot Air BalloonChapter 2: How Does Anxiety Make You Feel?Chapter 3: Check Your VisibilityChapter 4: Turn Up the HeatChapter 5: Untie the SandbagsChapter : Take Your TimeChapter 7: Create Your Flight PlanChapter 8: Take Off and Accrue Your Flight Hours!Chapter 9: Enjoy the View and Stay Brave!Chapter : You Can Do It!