Hello, friends! Welcome back this week for another post. This post is highlighting a tool, suggested to me by my therapist, that has really come in handy for myself as someone with anxiety and as a teacher. It's called an Anxiety T-Chart.
The Anxiety T-Chart is pretty simple. On the left, you have the question, "How anxious am I?". On the right, you have the question, "How likely is it to happen?". The purpose of the chart is to help the user understand that, while bad things can and do sometimes happen, the likelihood of them occurring on a daily or regular basis is not as common as anxiety likes to make us think it is.
This simple chart can be used a few ways. First, you could print it, laminate it, then actually draw a bar to show the difference between the two columns. You could also use a finger to trace up to the number you feel, then back down to the number of likeliness. I have personally gotten to the point where I can just think about the chart in my head to help me calm down. I have created 2 versions that you can choose from, and these charts are also available in my Teachers Pay Teachers store as a freebie, should you use that site!
Child Version:
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Teen/Adult Version:
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I hope that these charts will come in handy for you or someone you love! They have been a game changer with specific students in my classroom, and a great way to foster independence with regards to managing emotions within children, teenagers, and adults! Drop me a comment below to let me know how you will use this tool--I love to hear new ideas! Until next time, sending prayers, love, and peaceful wishes to each of you!
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