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Externalizing Worry: Create a Worry Character Discussion Prompts and Cards for Counseling
Externalizing Worry: Create a Worry Character Discussion Prompts and Cards for Counseling
Externalizing Worry: Create a Worry Character Discussion Prompts and Cards for Counseling
Externalizing Worry: Create a Worry Character Discussion Prompts and Cards for Counseling
Externalizing Worry: Create a Worry Character Discussion Prompts and Cards for Counseling
Externalizing Worry: Create a Worry Character Discussion Prompts and Cards for Counseling
Externalizing Worry: Create a Worry Character Discussion Prompts and Cards for Counseling
Externalizing Worry: Create a Worry Character Discussion Prompts and Cards for Counseling
Externalizing Worry: Create a Worry Character Discussion Prompts and Cards for Counseling
Externalizing Worry: Create a Worry Character Discussion Prompts and Cards for Counseling
Externalizing Worry: Create a Worry Character Discussion Prompts and Cards for Counseling
Externalizing Worry: Create a Worry Character Discussion Prompts and Cards for Counseling
Externalizing Worry: Create a Worry Character Discussion Prompts and Cards for Counseling
Externalizing Worry: Create a Worry Character Discussion Prompts and Cards for Counseling
Externalizing Worry: Create a Worry Character Discussion Prompts and Cards for Counseling
Externalizing Worry: Create a Worry Character Discussion Prompts and Cards for Counseling

Externalizing Worry: Create a Worry Character Discussion Prompts and Cards for Counseling

This Build a Worry Character activity pack gives kids the tools they need to externalize worry, recognize unhelpful thought patterns, and practice calming strategies in a fun, creative way. Perfect for individual counseling, small groups, classroom guidance, or at-home use with caregivers, this activity helps children ages 8–12 learn to separate themselves from their anxious thoughts and talk back to worry with confidence.

Students will:

  • Create their own worry character by drawing or choosing from 40+ sample worry creatures.

  • Make a mini worry book with pages to show what their worry looks like, when it shows up, what it says, and how they can respond.

  • Use coping strategies and calming tools when their worry character appears.

  • Practice self-talk by writing or drawing what they can say to their worry.

  • Visualize taking their power back by drawing how their worry changes when they’re in control.

This downloadable resource includes:

  • A full card deck of prompts (“What does it look like?”, “What does it sound like?”, “When does it show up?”, “What can you say to your worry?”, “What calming strategies can you use?”). Cards are included in color and black and white.

  • Printable student handouts for making a personalized worry mini-book.

  • 40+ sample worry monster illustrations students can use if they prefer to choose instead of draw.

  • Flexible instructions for use in individual counseling, small groups, or at home.

  • Printable labels to create your own worry character kit in a standard sized pencil box.

With engaging visuals and structured prompts, this resource helps students externalize worry, build coping skills, and gain confidence in handling anxious thoughts.

Perfect for:
✔ School Counselors
✔ Social Workers & Therapists
✔ Small Group Counseling
✔ SEL Lessons
✔ Anxiety & Coping Skills Interventions

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Please note: This is a digitally downloadable resource. You will not receive anything in the mail.