The Worry Tree (Blank Version)
This blank CBT worksheet helps children and young people work through their own worries by distinguishing between practical worries they can take action on and hypothetical worries they can learn to let go.
It is designed to support collaborative worry management by encouraging young people to generate their own ideas, coping strategies and action plans, making it ideal for use within sessions and as a between-session task.
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.