What If...?: A Worrier's Toolkit - Paperback

by Andi Michelson (Author)

In a world full of theories, this workbook offers an often-overlooked group practical and actionable strategies to handle their worries. With clear guidance, relatable examples, and insightful exercises, it empowers readers to face their anxieties with confidence. It's a must-have resource for anyone seeking a hands-on approach to a calmer, more balanced life. - Sarah Downes, LPCC-S

Anxiety and worry can hinder your experience of a full, purposeful life. Andi has taken well-proven, practical principles to the next level and put them in an easy-to-navigate, interactive toolkit geared toward children and adolescents. As a psychologist, I often look for written pages to offer hands-on interventions that a person can hold, write in, refer to, and use to gauge progress. You don't need to be a professional to benefit from applying the information in this book. One only needs a few quiet moments with their thoughts to actively participate in feeling the power that comes from self-reflection and application of knowledge. Now, take a deep breath and enjoy the journey! - Dr. Melissa D.

These days, anxiety just seems to be a part of life. But for many tweens and young teens, it can become overwhelming. Since they lack the life experiences and maturity to put their worries into perspective, they may tend to catastrophize things.

What If?...A Worrier's Toolkit seeks to remedy this by asking the student to write down the WORST THING that could happen in each presented scenario and then brainstorm ideas for positive actions. Situations range from minor issues (forgetting to pack a lunch, arriving late to soccer practice) to heavier topics (parents arguing, a pet dying).

Thinking ahead empowers the child to have a plan, be decisive, and have multiple options. He or she can become proactive, rather than reactive, and approach life from a position of strength, rather than one of fear.