My Anxiety Toolbox is a free, printable mental health workbook filled with engaging CBT-based strategies and anxiety management tools for children and teenagers. This resource helps young people understand what anxiety is, recognise how it affects their body and mind, and learn practical ways to calm themselves and feel more in control.
Using clear language and playful visuals, this workbook explores the fight-or-flight response, emotional triggers, and physical signs of anxiety—while offering creative worksheets and coping tools to build emotional regulation and resilience.
Activities and tools included:
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Understanding “What is Anxiety?” with body-based explanations
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Feeling Thermometer – track emotional intensity
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Anxiety triggers and reflection pages
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Positive self-talk and “Green vs Red” thought comparisons
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Thought-challenging worksheets using the “Hot Cross Bun” CBT model
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Breathing exercises and relaxation techniques
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Progressive muscle relaxation script
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Imagination-based mindfulness (Treehouse visualisation)
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Confidence-building strategies like brave body language and goal setting
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Personal “My Toolbox” page to identify coping tools
Perfect for use in:
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Primary and secondary schools, nurture groups, and calm corners
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Therapy sessions, early help support, or mentoring
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Foster care and emotional regulation work
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Home use with parents and carers supporting anxious children or teens
This CBT anxiety workbook for kids and teens makes learning about mental health practical, empowering and accessible. Children are encouraged to notice how anxiety affects their thoughts, feelings and behaviours—and build a toolbox of personalised strategies that help them feel safer, calmer and more confident.
