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Family Conflict and Childhood Anxiety

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In considering childhood anxiety disorders, it is important to look at the child in context since family environment and conflict influence the child’s anxiety as well as treatment outcomes. The present chapter discusses the effects of interparental conflict, parent–child conflict, and sibling relationships on anxiety. A case study at the end of the chapter illustrates the implications of family conflict on a child’s anxiety and treatment.

This chapter benefited from the clinical involvement and expertise of Maria dePerczel Goodwin, Department of Psychology, University of South Florida.

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Smith-Schrandt, H.L., Calhoun, C.D., Feldman, M.A., Storch, E.A. (2013). Family Conflict and Childhood Anxiety. In: Storch, E., McKay, D. (eds) Handbook of Treating Variants and Complications in Anxiety Disorders. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-6458-7_20

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