Worry Monster Pages

How to use it

1. Choose a monster activity: feed it a note, change its size, ask it questions, or imagine what it needs.
2. Draw, write, or tell only as much as you want.
3. You may keep the worry private, change activities, or stop.

Reflection prompts

• What does your monster want you to notice?
• When does it seem bigger, smaller, or different?
• What might help you feel supported while it is around?

Facilitator guidance

Let the child define the metaphor and avoid interpreting the monster for them. Do not imply that worries must be defeated, discarded, or made to disappear.

Adaptations & accessibility

• Use a puppet, clay figure, collage, or storytelling instead of drawing.
• Explore a fictional character's worry rather than a personal one.
• Offer a blank shape or weather metaphor instead of a monster.

Review considerations

Standard licensed-clinician review required before use.