Worry Jar

In this worksheet children can write their worries down in the jar to try and help alleviate some of the associated stress and anxiety.

Why do you need this?
By externalising their worries onto paper, children may feel a sense of relief and reduced anxiety, as they no longer carry the burden of their worries alone. It encourages children to identify and articulate their worries, which is the first step towards finding solutions and coping strategies to address them.

How and when might you use this?
This worksheet can be used in a variety of ways:
· During counselling sessions this worksheet can be used to facilitate discussions with students who may be experiencing anxiety or stress.
· Small group activities to promote peer interaction and mutual support for those suffering with anxiety or worries.
· PSHE lessons focused on emotional expression, stress management, or coping strategies.
· As part of a mental health curriculum the worksheet can be used to teach children about the nature of worries and fears, as well as strategies for managing them effectively.