My What If Worries is a helpful resource designed to support children in tracking and managing their hypothetical worries. When children experience "What If" worries, it can lead to feelings of anxiety and uncertainty.

This resource features our Worry Worm, a friendly character that provides a visual representation of their worries. By engaging with the Worry Worm, children can gain a better understanding of their worries and learn how to replace them with more positive and empowering thoughts.

About this resource:

The Worry Worm serves as a visual tool for children to express their hypothetical worries. It consists of different sections, with darker green areas for writing the worries and lighter green areas for reframing their "What If" worries into helpful “What If’ thoughts.

Benefits:

• Calm Hypothetical Worries: My What If Worries provides children with a structured way to address their hypothetical concerns. By writing down their worries and exploring alternative thoughts, children can reduce their anxiety levels and regain a sense of control.
• Ease Unhelpful Thoughts: This resource encourages children to challenge and replace unhelpful thoughts with more positive ones. By shifting their focus from negative "What If" worries to positive "What If" scenarios, children can develop a more optimistic mindset and improve their overall well-being.
• Manage Anxiety: By engaging with the Worry Worm and actively participating in the exercise of identifying and reframing worries, children develop effective coping strategies. They learn that they have the power to change their thoughts and choose more positive perspectives.
• Enhanced Emotional Resilience: My What If Worries helps to build emotional resilience by teaching children that worries are not permanent or insurmountable. By recognising their worries and actively replacing them with positive possibilities, children build resilience and develop the skills to overcome challenges.

My What If Worries is a valuable resource for children to manage their hypothetical worries effectively. By working with the Worry Worm and engaging in the exercise of transforming worries into positive thoughts, children can develop a sense of calm, challenge unhelpful thoughts and enhance their emotional resilience. This resource is a helpful tool for parents, professionals, and teachers looking to support young children in navigating and overcoming anxiety, trauma or phobias.