What Is Worry Stacking?
Have you ever seen a child or teenager lose it over something seemingly tiny?
Having to switch off their screen…
Not having the “right” pencil case…
Another child breathing in their direction…
We’ve all been there!
In the moment, their behaviour may have seemed over the top, but their anxious response may not be as excessive as you think. This is due to the very real result of
Over time, anxiety from minor worries and concerns can accumulate. This compounding effect results in an overwhelming sense of anxiety or stress that is more akin to an emergency. A lost school hat can quite literally feellike life or death.
By learning how to effectively manage each worry as it arises, our kids can keep the stack from growing too high and maintain a sense of control over their anxiety. This is essentially like hitting the “reset” button on their nervous system.
“But how do we push the reset button?!”
Get this FREE ‘Grown Up’s Guide to Worry Stacking’ to find out!
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Want More?
I have an unmissable webinar coming up on Tuesday, 27 February 2024 where we’ll go deep into all things related to youth mental health.
