As players try to capture the Worry Monsters, they learn important steps for dealing with persistent worry - identifying feelings, self-calming, making positive self-statements, changing negative thoughts, planning, coping with difficult feelings, and self-monitoring. As they play, children will learn important skills to help them worry less. Includes a reproducible assessment form to be filled out by parents or teachers.
| Topics: | Anxiety & Fear |
| Recommended ages: | Ages 6 through 12 |
| Grade level: | Grades K through 7 |
| Players: | 2 - 4 |
| Printed in: | USA |
Customers call this therapeutic board game a go-to tool for working with anxious children. Many say kids/clients love it and that it boosts engagement in sessions. Reviewers also mention that the questions help start meaningful conversations about thoughts, and one noted it can give children a sense of control while learning coping skills. No recurring drawbacks were mentioned.
