<description>&lt;p&gt;Welcome to the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast, hosted by Dawn Friedman, who has over three decades of experience working with children and families. In this episode, Dawn addresses the widespread anxiety caused by unprecedented times and political upheaval, particularly since the Trump administration. She shares her experiences as a progressive therapist serving diverse clients and discusses the impact of societal issues on personal anxiety, emphasizing the importance of self-care. Dawn offers practical advice on managing news consumption, setting priorities, and finding meaningful ways to contribute to societal issues without overwhelming oneself. She encourages listeners to focus on maintaining strong relationships with their children and recognizes the long-term challenges and emotional toll of these times.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00&amp;nbsp;Introduction to the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:33&amp;nbsp;Addressing General Anxiety in Unprecedented Times&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;01:15&amp;nbsp;Impact of Political Climate on Mental Health&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;03:49&amp;nbsp;Body Image and Anxiety During Political Turmoil&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;06:07&amp;nbsp;Navigating Anxiety in the Current Political Landscape&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;11:01&amp;nbsp;Strategies for Managing Anxiety and Staying Informed&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;14:15&amp;nbsp;Balancing Personal Well-being and Civic Responsibility&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;22:37&amp;nbsp;Concluding Thoughts and Listener Engagement&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Child Anxiety FAQ

Dawn Friedman MSEd

Taking Care in Troubled Times

OCT 1, 202522 MIN
The Child Anxiety FAQ

Taking Care in Troubled Times

OCT 1, 202522 MIN

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Welcome to the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast, hosted by Dawn Friedman, who has over three decades of experience working with children and families. In this episode, Dawn addresses the widespread anxiety caused by unprecedented times and political upheaval, particularly since the Trump administration. She shares her experiences as a progressive therapist serving diverse clients and discusses the impact of societal issues on personal anxiety, emphasizing the importance of self-care. Dawn offers practical advice on managing news consumption, setting priorities, and finding meaningful ways to contribute to societal issues without overwhelming oneself. She encourages listeners to focus on maintaining strong relationships with their children and recognizes the long-term challenges and emotional toll of these times.00:00 Introduction to the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast00:33 Addressing General Anxiety in Unprecedented Times01:15 Impact of Political Climate on Mental Health03:49 Body Image and Anxiety During Political Turmoil06:07 Navigating Anxiety in the Current Political Landscape11:01 Strategies for Managing Anxiety and Staying Informed14:15 Balancing Personal Well-being and Civic Responsibility22:37 Concluding Thoughts and Listener Engagement