Well, part of the problem is that for many of these kids, it is their "normal" to worry a lot, and very intensely. It can be very hard to know what to let go and what to work to get them to talk about. Often they feel better if they talk about their fears. (Not always--all kids are different--but often.)

I'd have asked about it in the morning, too! To the "don't talk about it," I'd have asked her "Why not?"

Kriston