Why Are You So Scared?: A Child''s Book about Parents with PTSD

When a parent has PTSD, children can often feel confused, scared, or helpless. Why Are You So Scared? explains PTSD and its symptoms in nonthreatening, kid-friendly language, and is full of questions and exercises that kids and parents can work through together.

The interactive layout encourages kids to express their thoughts and feelings about PTSD through writing, drawing, and designing. This book can serve as a practical tool for kids to cope with and eventually feel better about their parent''s PTSD.

A comprehensive note to parents offers advice for using this book to help children communicate the emotions that may accompany their parent''s PTSD recovery. See more