Fear & Frustration are like dragons. Fear can increase pain during medical-dental procedures, perpetuate panic reactions and keep us captive in its avoidance trap. Frustration can build up until we blow up, and it can discourage and defeat us. Quick Cues provided here give specific steps for stopping the Dragons of Fear and Frustration, so you can think of a plan to overcome either of them. A version of these cue card type reminders is also available on Amazon Kindle and designed for quick reviews on smartphones and tablets, but it can also be viewed on computers. Our children can also be intimidated by fear and attacked by frustration. Parents and grandparents may want to use these Quick Cues to help children fight these dragons.
Dr. Bob Peddicord is a Psychologist who has worked with parents and children for over four decades. He was co-founder of the Child & Parent Center in Bangor Maine, and has used concepts in this graphic manual to help many adults and children. Dr. Bob also wrote story lessons for children and teens, entitled Knights & their Dragons: Stories about Facing Fears & Frustrations.