Today is a big day...Justin Case is taking on his first babysitting job! He has been waiting for this day for what feels like forever, but suddenly gets a case of the "what ifs?" What if the twins fall and hurt themselves? What if I have to change a diaper?
Everyone gets scared and worried sometimes, but worries don't have to stop us from doing the things we care about. Follow Justin's journey and learn how the brain comes up with worried thoughts and icky feelings, how normal that is, and what we can do about it.
Based on the principles of acceptance and commitment therapy, this workbook is packed full of fun activities. It also includes a section for parents and caregivers with advice on how best to support your child.
"Not today, anxiety! I'm going to see my friends."
This workbook explores what anxiety is and who Justin Case is. It also explores what we can do when anxiety shows up. Words like terrified, scared, apprehensive, trepidation, and worried are listed in the book to help show you just how many things/words can describe anxiety. Having different words for each feeling and our experiences helps us create stories that become more interesting and useful to talk about.
It also talks about what you should know about anxiety and about how it's about the "what ifs," and the "not knowing" There are many exercises in this book that show you how you can deal with your anxiety.