4. Challenging Negative Thoughts (CBT for kids)

Teach kids how to challenge their anxious thoughts and see them in a new light with this interactive digital download! This lesson helps children develop critical thinking skills to question whether their worries are based on facts or feelings, empowering them to build healthier thought patterns.

What’s Included:

• Psychoeducation: Kid-friendly explanations on how to identify if a thought is true or just a worry.
• Activity: A "Fact or Fiction?" exercise where kids write down an anxious thought, list evidence for and against it, and decide if it’s fact or fiction.
• Homework: A guided template for kids to challenge one anxious thought during the week, encouraging practice and reflection.
• Calming Strategy: "Evidence Checking," a technique that helps kids pause and ask questions like, “What’s the proof this will happen?”

Why You’ll Love It:

• Builds confidence by teaching kids to take control of their thoughts.
• A hands-on resource that is perfect for therapists, educators, and parents.
• Encourages critical thinking and self-reflection in a simple, engaging format.

Help children gain the skills to challenge their worries and feel more confident. Download Lesson 4 today to continue their journey toward managing anxiety!