Anxiety is universal, but each person experiences it in a unique way. Understanding how anxiety shows up is one of the keys to managing it effectively.
The Exploring My Anxiety worksheet helps clients identify the unique ways anxiety affects them. Five prompts and examples guide reflection of triggers, physical sensations, thoughts, avoidance, and coping strategies. Together, these prompts serve as an introduction to top level anxiety concepts.
Use this worksheet with teens and adults experiencing anxiety, including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic, health anxiety, phobias, and related concerns. The completed worksheet can guide case conceptualization, inform treatment planning, and serve as a starting point for discussions about anxiety triggers, avoidance, and coping strategies.
After clients complete the worksheet, ask them to identify any patterns they notice across their responses. You may also choose to revisit the worksheet later in treatment to evaluate progress and identify changes in anxiety patterns.
