Children and teenagers are supported to name a worry, notice its emotional impact, and think about practical comfort strategies in a gentle, non-threatening way. The activity is designed for young people who may find open conversations about anxiety difficult, especially those who respond better to drawing, short written prompts, or visual worksheets.
The printable sheet is titled “My Worry Explorer” and includes four main reflection boxes: “What is my worry?”, “How does this worry make me feel?”, “When does this worry usually show up?”, and “What could help me feel better?” A final lined section, “I can remind myself,” encourages the child or teen to create a calming statement or helpful thought to return to when the worry feels big.
The layout uses friendly shapes, hearts, stars and a thought bubble, making it suitable for use with children in primary school, older kids, and younger teenagers who prefer a simple anxiety activity rather than a long written task. They can write, draw, colour, or talk through each section with a trusted adult, depending on their age and confidence.
Parents, carers, school staff, counsellors, social workers and therapists could use the worksheet during one-to-one support, emotional wellbeing sessions, pastoral check-ins, family work, or at home after a difficult moment. It may help open up conversations about triggers, body feelings, coping ideas, reassurance and what support the young person needs.
The wording on the sheet reminds children that worries can feel big, but talking about them can help. The credit line names Edita Stiborova as the creator.
