Sorting Practical and Hypothetical Worries
This worksheet is designed to help young people distinguish between practical and hypothetical worries.
It encourages active engagement by asking young people to cut out the pre-written worries and sort them into the two categories, supporting discussion about which worries can be problem-solved and which are better responded to in other ways.
References and Further Reading
- Jellesmaa, F.B., Verkuilc, B. & Brosschot, J.F. (2009) Postponing worrisome thoughts in children: The effects of a postponement intervention on perseverative thoughts, emotions and somatic complaints. Social Science and Medicine. Vol. 69. p. 278-284.
- Parkinson, M & Creswell, C. (2010) Worry and problem-solving skills and beliefs in primary school children. British Journal of Clinical Psychology.
- Stallard, P. (2009)Anxiety: Cognitive behaviour therapy for children and young people. London: Routledge.