Helping a- with fear

Sudden movement close to her? Loud noise ☺☺ Intense people? Unfamiliar people? Close attention? Later: Don't always tell child to be careful → anxiety, hypervigilance. Praise courage. Teach how to deal with the world. 2016-09-116 & Be gentle & safe Jo 20 Q Stop people trying to provoke a fearful reaction •00 Empathize. Not "There's nothing to worry about," but more like: "I'm here." to Don't force the baby confront what they fear. Exposure therapy requires logical thought & reasoning