Facing Mighty Fears About Throwing Up

A guide for children to overcome fear of vomiting

Dawn Huebner author Liza Stevens illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published:13th Jun '22

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This insightful book helps children confront their fear of vomiting while offering practical tips for parents. Facing Mighty Fears About Throwing Up is a valuable resource for families.

In Facing Mighty Fears About Throwing Up, children aged 6-10 are introduced to a warm and humorous approach to overcoming their fears about vomiting. This book addresses emetophobia, a condition where disgust transforms into intense dread, and provides practical techniques to help young readers manage and reduce their anxiety. Through engaging narratives and fun facts about vomit, children are encouraged to confront their fears in a supportive and relatable manner.

The book not only focuses on helping children but also includes valuable resources for parents and caregivers. A dedicated section offers supplemental tips and guidance to ensure that adults can effectively support their children in navigating these fears. This dual approach makes Facing Mighty Fears About Throwing Up an essential resource for families and mental health professionals alike, promoting a collaborative effort in overcoming challenges.

As part of the Dr. Dawn's Mini Books About Mighty Fears series, this title aims to empower children to face their fears and lead happier lives. By providing a blend of factual information and comforting strategies, the book serves as a gentle guide for young readers, helping them to understand and manage their emotions related to this common childhood fear.

Dawn Huebner explains worry and fear to children with a tone that is confident, warm and straight-forward. Never condescending, always creative, and packed full of examples and instructions, the Mighty Fears books teach children and caring adults how to move forward with a plan. She knows kids, she knows worry, and she knows what helps. -- Lynn Lyons, psychotherapist, author, speaker and Flusteclux podcast owner
Dawn Huebner is my go-to author when helping anxious kids. -- Natasha Daniels, LCSW, creator of atparentingsurivival.com
Using proven CBT Strategies, this new series offers countless ideas for exposure, helping readers feel understood and empowered. -- Bonnie Zucker, PsyD, author of Anxiety-Free Kids
Nobody writes for anxious children like Dawn Huebner. These books are a must. -- Eli R. Lebowitz, PhD, author of Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD

ISBN: 9781787759251

Dimensions: 228mm x 152mm x 10mm

Weight: 120g

80 pages

Illustrated edition