Why Promoting Independence Helps Your Anxious Child
Psychology Today | 29.05.2026 23:23
What if there was a way to help your anxious child learn self-confidence about facing scary thoughts and situations? What if there were things you could do now that might help them avoid the need for psychotherapy? The good news is that there is—and it costs nothing. It involves being willing to set the stage for your child, teen, or young adult to practice being independent by learning to do things that feel risky, adult, or potentially dangerous.
