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Breaking the Generational Cycle of Worry in Families

An Interview with Lynn Lyons

Livia Kent & Lynn Lyons
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EDITOR’S NOTE: This interview streamed live on October 20, 2022. Some offers and links may no longer be available.

Lynn Lyons, LICSW, sits down with editor in chief Livia Kent to discuss how we approach anxiety, the role it plays in families, and the need for a preventative approach at home and in school! With the launch of her latest book, The Anxiety Audit, Lyons continues to share her 30 years of experience in treating adults and children with anxiety disorders by highlighting 7 sneaky ways anxiety can weave its way into our families, friendships and jobs—and how we can reverse the cycle to reclaim our emotional well-being. 

Livia Kent

Livia Kent, MFA, is the editor in chief of Psychotherapy Networker. She worked for 10 years with Rich Simon as managing editor of Psychotherapy Networker, and has collaborated with some of the most influential names in the mental health field on stories that have become widely read articles and bestselling books. She taught writing at American University as well as for various programs around the country. As a bibliotherapist, she’s facilitated therapy groups in Washington, DC-area schools and in the DC prison system. In 2020, she was named one of Folio Magazine’s Top Women in Media “Change-Makers.” She’s the recipient of Roux Magazine‘s Editor’s Choice Award, The Ledge Magazine‘s National Fiction Award, and American University’s Myra Sklarew Award for Original Novel.

Lynn Lyons

Lynn Lyons

Lynn Lyons, LICSW, is a speaker, trainer, and practicing clinician specializing in the treatment of anxious families. She’s the coauthor of Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents and is the cohost of the podcast Flusterclux. Her latest book for adults is The Anxiety Audit.



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