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Listening To Fear

Reviewed by Rachel Lower

Listening To Fear by Dr. Steven Marans, was an enlightening read. Speaking of light, I still sprint through dark halls feeling like I'm being watched. Silly, right? A relic of my childhood. You are bound to remember some of your own while reading this book.

We all have fears, adults and children alike, from spiders to terrorist attacks. Living in this jaded world we also, unfortunately, experience traumas on occasion. Especially in these times, we have seen the effects of trauma. What do you do when you're child is one of the victims or a bystander to something horrific? Scared by the nightly news? What about the average set of fears children exhibit growing up? What is a parent to do? What kind of common behaviors indicate fear? Which signs of fear could you be mistaking for rebellion or something else?

Whether you're dealing with a traumatic event in your family, or something such as your child refusing to go to sleep in their own bed at night, Listening To Fear can help you overcome, or at least find a healthy way to cope until the calm finally sets in.

Steven Marans outlines the common fears associated with each phase of childhood development. He also shares true stories of common fears, and traumas, and how they were successfully approached. Steve has twenty-five years' of experience in clinical practice.

Note: Ultra-conservatives might be offended by a few comments regarding sexuality, but it makes up only a small fraction of the book. It is still worth your time.

You can find more details about Listening To Fear by Steven Marans, Ph.D., here.
Published by Owl Books; January 2005; $15.00US/$20.95CAN; 0-8050- 7604-2
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