The Working to Overcome Anxiety Self Help Pack is a free, evidence-based workbook for adults struggling with anxiety, panic attacks, and stress-related difficulties. Developed by the University of Huddersfield and the South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, this structured CBT workbook has been evaluated in clinical trials and is designed to help individuals reduce anxiety symptoms, manage negative thinking, and build long-term coping skills.
This workbook provides a step-by-step approach to understanding what anxiety is, how it affects thoughts, physical symptoms, emotions and behaviours, and how to use proven tools such as relaxation techniques, thought-challenging exercises, and graded exposure to regain control.
What’s inside this CBT-based anxiety workbook:
Clear explanations of anxiety, panic, and the ‘fight or flight’ response
Tools to identify personal anxiety triggers and patterns
Thought diaries and strategies to challenge unhelpful thinking
Behavioural experiments and exposure techniques
Breathing exercises and muscle relaxation practices
Time management tips and stress-reducing lifestyle planning
Worksheets,
