Separation Anxiety Treatment for Children in Riyadh

When to Seek Help?

• Excessive Distress: Intense crying and refusal to let go of parents during drop-offs.

• Persistent Worry: Constant fear that something bad will happen to parents or being lost.

• School Refusal: Repeatedly missing school or kindergarten due to fear of being away from home.

• Physical Complaints: Headaches or stomachaches when separation is anticipated.

• Nightmares: Frequent bad dreams about being alone or separated from family.

Our Core Approach:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helping children reframe their fears about safety.

• Gradual Exposure: Systematic training to increase the child's comfort level when alone.

• Parental Guidance: Coaching parents on healthy attachment and confident goodbye routines.

• Social Integration: Encouraging peer interaction to build external confidence.