Your Worry Time Plan

This worksheet is designed to be used alongside our Worry Time psychoeducational handout to support the implementation of worry time within CBT for Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD). It helps young people develop a personalised plan for capturing worries, refocusing attention, and using scheduled worry time effectively, while encouraging reflection on the impact of the intervention.

Full Colour Version

Great for sharing on computer screens, phones & tablets.

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Black & White Version

Specifically designed to keep ink usage low without compromising on great design.

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References and Further Reading

Dippel, A., Brosschot, J.F. and Verkuil, B. (2023) ‘Effects of worry postponement on daily worry: A meta-analysis’, International Journal of Cognitive Therapy, 17(1), pp. 160–178. doi:10.1007/s41811-023-00193-x.
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.
Dugas,M., & Robichaud, M. (2007) Cognitive-behavioural treatment for generalized anxiety disorder. New York. Routledge.

Your Worry Time Plan

Full Colour Version

Black & White Version

Supporting Parent Involvement in Worry Diaries

Problem Solving Practical Worries (Example)

Problem Solving Practical Worries (Blank)

The Worry Tree (Blank Version)

The Worry Tree – Slowing Worries Down

The Vicious Cycle of Worry

References and Further Reading