My Worry Mats

Supporting children that have controlling behaviours

Outline:

This resource pack has been created to explore a child’s fears, worries and anxieties. It is an excellent tool in getting to know the ‘why’ behind a child’s behaviour.

Simply, print off the mats and visual scenarios. Cut these scenarios out and place them in front of the mats. Encourage the child to select each of the cards and place them onto the mat they feel is the most appropriate. Once completed, work with the child in developing a problem solving style approach to resolving any fears they may have.

Objectives:

• To identify and understand a child’s fears, worries and anxieties
• To empower the child to understand things they can and can not control
• To support children that control their external environment due to fear
• To empower the child to problem solve irrational fears

Note:

The great thing about these mats – is that as you begin to identify the child’s concerns – you can create your own images through post-it notes. Expanding and exploring additional scenarios.

This Pack Contains:

48 visual scenarios
Worry mats x 3
1 x 6 boxes of blanks – to create own
Number of Pages: 13

Font: Open Dyslexic