Episode 10 | How to Use Social Stories to Ease Holiday Anxiety
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Episode 10 | How to Use Social Stories to Ease Holiday Anxiety
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About this listen
Holiday events often bring excitement — but they can also bring anxiety, especially for children who thrive on structure and predictability. In this week’s episode of The Whole Child Advocate, Dominique McLellan, BCASE, explains how social stories can help children manage stress, understand expectations, and feel confident during seasonal changes.
You’ll learn:
What social stories are and where the idea originated
Why they’re so effective for reducing anxiety and sensory overload
How visuals + predictable sequences help prepare kids for new experiences
A simple step-by-step method for writing your own social story
A real example you can use for holiday gatherings or school events
Quick tips for reading the story, reinforcing coping strategies, and supporting your child
💡 Quick Takeaway: Social stories don’t remove challenges — they build confidence through practice and predictability.
Download your free social stories from the Advent Giveaway Series at: www.wholechildadvocacy.com
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