Track: Anxiety: A Student's Guide to Anxiety

by Edward T. Welch

We all know the feeling. That nervous, jittery, tense feeling that tells you that something bad is just ahead. Anxiety can be overwhelming. But the Bible has plenty to say to people who are anxious. This book will help us to take our eyes off our circumstances and fix them on God.

Genres: Christian, Nonfiction, Counselling

96 pages, Paperback

Published March 7, 2020

About the author

Edward T. Welch, M.Div., Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and faculty member at the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF). He has counseled for thirty years and is the best-selling author of many books including When People Are Big and God Is Small; Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave; Blame It on the Brain?; Depression: A Stubborn Darkness; Crossroads: A Step-by-Step Guide Away from Addiction; Running Scared: Fear, Worry, and the God of Rest; and When I Am Afraid: A Step-by-Step Guide Away from Fear and Anxiety. He and his wife Sheri have two daughters, two sons-in-law, and four grandchildren.

Reviews

[Patrick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some great insights into what the Bible has to say (and what to do about) anxiety. Short little book with pearls of wisdom regarding OCD, PTSD, anxiety, social anxiety and more.

[James Heard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Compassionate, gracious, and centered on the presence and promise of God as help for anxiety.

Written for teenagers and college students, and does a great job staying at that level without ever feeling cheesy.

[Robyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Since I work with teenagers and anxiety is spoken about frequently now in relation to school, study, careers, life in general and is effecting many I thought it would be useful to read and it was. Definitely found it helpful in thinking about how we deal with anxiety and would think it could be very useful for teenagers who are struggling with anxiety or parents who are trying to help their teenager who is struggling with anxiety. Biblical and practical.

[Peter Dray · Rating 3 out of 5]

A book by an author I respect, and not without helpful ideas and content. Sadly this book is let down by poor editing - spelling mistakes throughout, and at times a flow that's difficult to follow.

[Melanie Mead · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is simple, biblical, practical and highly readable. I am not a student but I really benefitted from it!

[Restylyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

So practical

[Joy Conkey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really helpful simple book.

[Dan Reed · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great little resource. I enjoyed this book and have used it as a resource for high schoolers struggling to balance life and emotions. Welch is theological, practical, and personable.

[Wade · Rating 5 out of 5]

Practical, readable, applicable, biblical counsel for students wrestling with anxiety.

[Michael Anderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

A helpful, practical little book for students (and adults too!) dealing with anxiety. At the end of each short chapter is a main point summarizing the chapter's key takeaway and some questions for reflection or discussion.

[Apollos Michio · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some confessions I have:
• I used to be an easily anxious and self-conscious student 🥺
• I used to care a lot about my grades 🅰️
• I used to think I need to make people like me 👨‍❤️‍💋‍👨

It’s not like I’m worry-free nowadays, but I do try to make an effort to do my best and let God do the rest! 💪

That being said, A Student’s Guide to Anxiety is a book I wish had read much earlier. Accessible and a great reminder of how there is no need for us to be too anxious about our so-called ‘troubles’, this is a short but helpful read catered for students that highlights the comfort we can seek from God and the needlessness of our worries. ✝️

Read this if you’re a student grappling with anxious thoughts and unease! 😩

“Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life?” - Luke 12:25 (NIV)

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