The Huge Bag of Worries

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During the review process, you could help them assess the severity of each worry by using a scale of 1 to 10. One is the least worried and 10 being the most worried.

If you are looking for mindfulness crafts to do some work with your kids or students this can be a great project.It will allow you to talk about emotions (worries, frustrations, anger, insecurities) while you engage in a fun activity.

Sometimes, there is nothing we can do about the situations or events that trigger our emotions. In those cases, it may be better to accept those feelings and let them go. A worry box is a simple yetpotent therapeutic tooldesigned to help children manage their feelings of anxiety and overwhelm. By creating a physical space to store their worries, your child can symbolically let go of their concerns, allowing them to feel lighter and more in control. Worry Boxes as Part of Your Child’s “Coping Menu” Place a dab of glue above the open mouth in the center of the box for each eyeball. Place the eyeballs on the box. One alternative to a traditional, physical worry box is an imaginary worry box. This method may be more suitable for older kids who have developed the necessary imagination skills to visualise a mental box to store their worries. The ease of accessibility and portability of an imaginary worry box can make it an attractive option. However, it might not offer the same level of satisfaction or comfort that handling a physical box can provide. In my clinical work, I have found that being creative and making the strategies concrete and come to life improves their effectiveness and usefulness, especially with young children. I encourage you to do the same in helping your child. The Worry Jar

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Dr Lucy Russell is a UK clinical psychologist who works with children and families. Her work involves both therapeutic support and autism assessments. She is the Clinical Director of Everlief Child Psychology, and also worked in the National Health Service for many years.

Incorporating worry time into your child’s routine begins by establishing a specific time when you can both focus on their worries. Allocate a dedicated period, e.g. 6pm for 15 minutes, which provides you both with the mental space you need to process the thoughts and feelings. Setting a timer during your worry time may help keep you both focused. The objective is “light touch”. You don’t want to spend hours dwelling on a worry or problem-solving it. Reviewing Worries With Your Child Some kids may find it difficult to use visualization techniques and will benefit from using an actual box.Now, your child has a personalised worry box that can help them manage their worries and big feelings more effectively. Give it time for this tool to “bed in” as part of their healthy lifestyle and really start making an impact. A worry box can be a great way to help children cope with their worries and big feelings. It provides a tangible place for them to deposit their concerns, which can be particularly beneficial for younger children who may struggle with abstract concepts. The Huge Bag of Worries is one of my favourite books. It is amazing for helping your child with their fears and worries. As parents we need to recognise when they have taken on an adult worry. We need to remove this burden from them. For example, we can say: “this is something that I am dealing with, so you don’t have to”.