The Worry Tornado is a practical and engaging worksheet designed to help children and young people manage anxiety by breaking down their worries into manageable steps. Using the metaphor of a tornado, it encourages kids to recognise that worries feel stronger when they keep spinning but become smaller when challenged.
This worksheet guides children and teenagers through three key steps:
- Spot the Tornado – Identify and write down the biggest worry.
- Break the Spin – Explore the worst-case, best-case, and most-likely scenarios.
- Calm the Storm – Take control by choosing a small action, a helpful thought, and a comforting strategy.
By helping children and teens slow down anxious thoughts and take positive action, The Worry Tornado provides a simple yet effective tool for reducing stress and promoting emotional resilience. Ideal for use at home, in classrooms, or therapy sessions, it supports kids in feeling more confident and in control of their emotions.
