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A Workbook for Kids Who Worry

Fun and evidence-based acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) skills to help kids face their fears and live joyfully.

Written for children ages 5 to 12, this fun and engaging workbook is based on proven-effective acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help kids understand their worries, recognize their thoughts and feelings, and discover what they can and cannot control. Packed with friendly illustrations and exercises, kids can embark on a playful adventure of self-discovery. They will also learn how to deal with unpleasant thoughts, work through difficult emotions, and develop a flexible mindset.

A Workbook for Kids Who Worry

Anxiety is among the most common mental health concerns in kids, and it can significantly impact their ability to function. Kids who worry excessively struggle to perform well at school, have difficulty making and maintaining friendships, and may miss out on many life-enriching activities. This anxiety can build up and manifest itself in the form of intense emotional outbursts and tantrums, often resulting in increased family turmoil. And this extreme worrying can also cause kids to avoid triggering situations, which only reinforces their inflexible thinking.

Once children learn how to respond to their worries effectively, they’ll be more empowered and confident to face their fears head-on. Most importantly, kids will discover that they can safely partake in experiences that bring joy and a sense of fulfillment.


“Imagine finding a therapist who understands anxiety and knows how to talk to kids. Imagine that therapist packaging acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) concepts and skills into bite-size portions and feeding them to your child with clarity, humor, and engaging art. Imagine your child taking a bite, and then another. Willingly learning skills. Going back for more. That’s what Anna Scetinina has accomplished here, creating a unique ACT workbook sure to help young worriers.” 
Dawn Huebner, PhD, psychologist, parent coach, and author of books, including What to Do When You Worry Too Much and Outsmarting Worry


“We know that ACT can help children and children can learn ACT, but that alone does not show you how. This book does. Funny and interesting, it playfully teaches all the key ACT skills needed to address worry. Highly recommended.” 
Steven C. Hayes, PhD, Nevada Foundation Professor in the department of psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno; and codeveloper of ACT


“Anna Scetinina did the impossible! She took what are often complex therapy skills to address big emotions and broke them down into simple and manageable activities. Her workbook is not only clinically sound, but also engaging and fun. A must-read for anxious kids and their families!” 
Natasha Daniels, LCSW, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) child therapist, and author of Crushing OCD Workbook for Kids


“I wish I read this book when I was a child! This delightful workbook provides clear and effective strategies for kids to deal with difficult internal experiences, accept things they can’t control, and build a flexible mindset. Not only is this book beautifully illustrated and packed with creative, fun, and engaging activities, but it also presents an amazing opportunity for parents to implement these strategies together with their kids.” 
Anna Prudovski, MA, CPsych, clinical psychologist, supervisor, and founder of the Turning Point Psychological Services anxiety and OCD clinic in Ontario, Canada


“If every child embraces the empowering mindset and essential skills shared in this transformative book, our world will undoubtedly become a much better place for everyone.” 
Victoria Prooday, OT Reg. (Ont.), occupational therapist and clinical director of Victorious Kids, a center for empowering kids and parents with skills for success


“Anna brilliantly weaves her professional experience as a psychotherapist together with her artistic talent into this playful road map to a flexible mindset for young worriers. Delightfully approachable characters and engaging activities build a fun and empowering toolkit for youth distracted from the beauty of life by their anxieties and fears. Highly recommended!” 
Shelley Richardson, MEd, A.M.I. Montessori educator, owner of Richardson Montessori & Eddy Press publishing, and author of SOPHIE and The Magic of Dance and RIVER


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There are free tools for Anna’s book, such as audio practices and downloadable work pages. Log into your NewHarbinger.com account (or create an account if you don’t have one – it’s free!) to view or download the accompanying files.



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