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Allison Edwards

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in St. James, MO, The United States

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http://www.allisonjedwards.com

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Psychology, Self Help, Children's

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Allison Edwards is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and their families. She received her undergraduate degree in Education from Northwest Missouri State and a graduate degree in Counseling from Vanderbilt University.
Before opening a private practice, Allison developed and maintained a play therapy program for at-risk and immigrant children in the public school system. In her current practice, she sees children of all ages, consults with parents, supervises counselors, and writes about childhood anxiety. She also serves as an Affiliate Professor at Vanderbilt University where she enjoys teaching future counselors how to work with kids.

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Saying Goodbye to My Dear Friend and Colleague

Nearly 9 years ago, I went to pick up a 10 lbs. puppy that I was hoping to become my therapy dog. I had just lost my previous dog, Jack, after 16 years, and was still grieving but the idea of having a puppy full of energy was appealing. I took him into my office when he was just 10 weeks old and after the first day, thought I had made the worst decision of my life. He threw up on the carpet, chewe

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Average rating: 4.21 · 1,877 ratings · 335 reviews · 9 distinct works • Similar authors

	Why Smart Kids Worry: And What Parents Can Do to Help (15 Tools for Parenting Your Anxious Child) 4.15 avg rating — 1,066 ratings — published 2013 — 13 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Flooded: A Brain-Based Guide to Help Children Regulate Emotions 4.11 avg rating — 374 ratings — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Worry Says What? by Allison Edwards (Goodreads Author), Ayesha L. Rubio (Illustrator) 4.54 avg rating — 164 ratings — published 2018 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Marcy's Having All the Feels 4.39 avg rating — 93 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	15-Minute Counseling Techniques that Work: What You Didn't Learn in Grad School 4.07 avg rating — 57 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	364 Days Until Halloween: Does Halloween Have You Spooked? by Allison Edwards (Goodreads Author), Jennifer Zivoin (illustrator) 4.65 avg rating — 46 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Beat, Beat, Thump: A Picture Book to Help Anxious Kids Calm Down and Find Peace by Allison Edwards (Goodreads Author), Doneva Steliyana (Illustrations) 4.40 avg rating — 40 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	How to Crack Your Peanut: Solving the Mystery of Why You Sometimes Lose Your Mind by Allison Edwards (Goodreads Author), Esther Hernando (Illustrations) 4.74 avg rating — 23 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Growing Up Strong: Empowering Young Minds to Manage Emotions, Navigate Conflict, and Embrace Growth 4.64 avg rating — 14 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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