This is a 40-page self-help workbook for young people in secondary school who may be experiencing anxiety. It covers what anxiety is, physical and thought symptoms, how to know if it’s becoming problematic, and provides practical strategies to manage anxiety.
It includes grounding techniques like using the 5 senses, photos, planking, and the 54321 method. Breathing exercises are detailed like belly breathing, square breathing, and tracing the fingers. It explains the vicious cycle of how thoughts, feelings, physical symptoms and behaviors interact to maintain anxiety.
Cognitive strategies are provided to challenge unhelpful thoughts and worries, like worry time, worry tree, examining evidence for/against thoughts, and positive self-talk. It also covers gradually facing feared situations to overcome avoidance behaviors, with tips like breaking things down into small steps and ladders. Distraction techniques and self-care activities are suggested as well. It emphasizes practicing the techniques regularly when calm to prepare for anxious situations. Overall, it’s a comprehensive workbook to help young people understand their anxiety and build skills to manage it.
FREE PDF DOWNLOAD OF AN ANXIETY SELF-HELP WORKBOOK FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN SECONDARY SCHOOL
