Turnaround - Turning Fear Into Freedom

Kids Help Kids Overcome Fear & Worry in Turnaround

Is your child with anxiety resisting school or activities? Are they crying more, feeling sick, or not wanting to leave you? Are they having trouble sleeping or obsessing over things? Is your child's fear starting to affect the whole family? Turnaround was designed with you and your child in mind.

Turnaround is a professionally developed, kid-friendly audio treatment program designed to help stop child anxiety. It is unique because it is both clinically effective - developed by 2 PhD level therapists with decades of experience - and very child-friendly. Your child can now receive the same help that is used in clinical and school settings by professionals, and you'll save hundreds of dollars! Be sure to listen to the audio/video clips on all the pages, especially on the Sample Page to get a good feeling for the program. 

Turnaround works because kids help kids overcome anxiety!  Your child learns the material from other children, fun adults, and animated characters. We hired 14 child-actors and 5 adult actors to ensure that your child will love listening to the program. Turnaround took two-years to create because we wanted to get it right! Thousands of families have now been helped by Turnaround. To read what parents and kids are saying about Turnaround read our customer testimonials

Turnaround is virtually risk-free, with up to a 90-day money back guarantee!

Turnaround includes:

  • The Turnaround Program: a 10-part audio adventure story that helps your child overcome anxiety step-by-step. Uses a Cognitive Behavior Therapy treatment plan made kid friendly.
  • The Turnaround Journal: a 74 page creative workbook used in conjunction with the audio program.
  • The Chill Kit: relaxation exercises used by your child at bedtime.
  • The Parent Guide: over 90-minutes of helpful information for you to understand and help your anxious child.
  • Med FAQs (included in the Standard & Premium editions): a 90-minute dialog with Dr. Russ, Dr. McCarthy, and Neuropsychiatrist Dr. James Lee discussing the medical aspects of anxiety and the medications to treat it.
  • 30, 60, 90-day guarantees depending on the program you choose. We guarantee the results!

Now available for immediate download!  You can start helping your child today!

Click Learn More to read about how Turnaround can help your child. Be sure to read the Testimonials page to hear directly from parents and children. 

Listen to a quick overview of the program by clicking on the audio track above on the right. To hear audio samples featuring the child actors and the animated characters, click here.

Developed by Licensed Therapists With Over 3 Decades of Combined Experience & Research

David Russ, PhD, Psychologist

President and a Licensed Practicing Psychologist at Carolinas Counseling Group in Charlotte, North Carolina. He specializes in treating anxiety disorders in all ages. He and his 2 partners have built a busy practice with 14 clinicians. Along with Chris he founded Informed Therapy Resources and co-created the Turnaround program. View David's Full Bio.

David Russ, PhD, Psychologist

Christopher McCarthy, PhD, LPC

is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in anxiety disorders, child & teen behavioral issues, parenting, and couple communication. He is a frequent speaker in the community and regular guest on Charlotte Today. He is a founding partner of Informed Therapy Resources and co-created Turnaround: Turning Fear Into Freedom™. He has a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision to go with his three Masters Degrees. View Chris's Full Bio.

Christopher McCarthy, PhD, LPC

What Parents are saying:

Our six year old was having a terrible time with starting kindergarten. My Husband found the CDs online and we ordered them. Our son loved them and could really relate to the characters and messages. He still asks to listen to them and he is entirely over his fear of school. Rochester Mom Minnesota, USA

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Professional Endorsements:

I used this program with my family and it was extremely helpful, and the lessons learned are enduring. As a professional psychologist, I am highly suspicious of "pop psychology" products. This is not "pop psychology". It is engaging and honest, yet entertaining, and useful for both kids and adults. I highly recommend this program without reservation. John Colletti, PsyD Psychologist
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