Jessica Sinarski, LPCMH is an award-winning author, dynamic speaker, and the founder of BraveBrains. She has spent her entire career working with children who have challenging behaviors and the caring adults in their lives. She loves spicy food, Diet Coke, and her sweet, silly family...not in that order.

Jessica has worked with thousands of teachers, counselors, and administrators to get to the root of problematic student (and staff) behavior. She translates neuroscience into action steps through comprehensive professional development, diverse books, and practical tools for the classroom and beyond. Learn more at www.BraveBrains.com.

Simone Douglas is a full-time illustrator and digital artist based in London. A BA Graphic Design graduate who sources much inspiration from a childhood rich with vibrant cartoons, video games and classic Disney; she aims to capture and deliver nostalgia through her artistic style and experimentation.

What a practical, down-to-earth approach to a child's anxiety. Sinarski's perception given through Destiny's Dad helps kids know they are understood. The use of books to represent anxiety and all of its aspects make it real and heavy - and easy for a child to see anxiety as objects you can choose to carry or put down. Sinarski's language is simple and clear yet packed with useable information. As Dad shares his own experience, he models for parents how to approach their own sharing. Making bookmarks for learning skills encourages kids to create their own.

Bonnie Harris
Author of When Your Kids Push Your Buttons

Once again, Jessica Sinarski delivers! In Hello Anxiety she masterfully weaves story, brain science, and relational care with simple regulation tools that children - and their caregivers - can add to their backpacks. With delightful illustrations, the story of Destiny and the dreaded book report provide a perfect backdrop for helping children use their whole, wise brain to say "Hello Anxiety! I've got this. I can do it!"

Janyne McConnaughey, Ph.D.
Author of Brave: A Story of Healing Childhood Trauma

Through a relatable and empowering story, Hello, Anxiety captures the essence of living with anxiety, both the gifts and the challenges. Jessica balances validation and empathy with practical tools, making this an amazing book for any therapist, parent, or helping adults looking to support a child experiencing anxiety. It's the book I wish I could have had as a kid!

Machen Champion, LPCC-S, RPT-S(TM)
Founder of Wired to Bloom Therapy & Consulting, LLC

Publisher: National Center for Youth Issues

Pub date: 2025-02-13

Length: 32 pages