Coping statements for anxiety are reassuring words designed to calm the mind during moments of worry. They function as positive phrases or reminders that young people can repeat to themselves during stressful situations like school exams, social events, or uncertain times.
The Coping Statements for Anxiety worksheet is an engaging tool that includes different statements kids and teens can use when they start feeling anxious. The worksheet also includes empty statement bubbles where they need to write three more positive coping statements.
Using this worksheet helps kids and teens turn negative thoughts around, encouraging positive behaviors that boost their confidence. As they work through it, they can refer to the Anxiety Coping Statements handout for more positive phrases they can use to reshape their thoughts.
To help kids and teens further, parents and teachers can help them pick their favorite coping statements — those that resonate with how they feel. They can then add these statements to their daily routine.
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References:
- Amaliaa, U. (2020). Positive affirmation in education of youth characters in the Millennal era. International Journal of Applied Guidance and Counseling, 1(1), 28-35. https://doi.org/10.26486/ijagc.v1i1.1047
- Farrell, G., & Sox, D. (2021). Positive affirmations and their effect on children’s moods in an elementary classroom. Journal of Student Research, 10(3). https://doi.org/10.47611/jsrhs.v10i3.1715
