Walter The Worrier

Walter is a worrier. His life is a never-ending series of "what ifs". What is bad guys break into his house? What if he needs a shot? What if he is struck by lightning? Walter worries so much he cannot just be a kid. His worries profoundly affect how his family lives as well. No matter how hard his family tries to help him out, the worries interfere with every aspect of daily life.

Walter is a worrier. His life is a never-ending series of "what ifs". What is bad guys break into his house? What if he needs a shot? What if he is struck by lightning? Walter worries so much he cannot just be a kid. His worries profoundly affect how his family lives as well. No matter how hard his family tries to help him out, the worries interfere with every aspect of daily life. Designed for children ages 6-12 to read in partnership with parents, mental health professionals, school counselors and pediatricians, this book introduces a unique new approach to the treatment of anxiety in children. In clear, concise language, and using charts and pictures, we follow Walter as he learns to take charge of his worries and dramatically improve his life. His family also works hard to provide the support and encouragement he needs. In the end, Walter is able to declare with pride, "I am the boss of my worries! They are NOT the boss of me!"

Allyson Aborn, LCSW, is a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has maintained a private psychotherapy practice in Hartsdale, NY. for the past twenty-five years. She is a member of the N.Y. State Society for Clinical Social Workers, the National Association of Social Workers, and the Academy of Certified Social Workers. She is a former senior staff clinician at N.Y. Hospital/Cornell Medical Center - Westchester Division, working in both child and adult psychiatry. She has also been a consultant and currently a supervisor to an early childhood program in White Plains, N.Y. She has written and spoken extensively on topics related to children and families.