My Jar of Worries
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The “Jar of Worries” activity is devised to provide children with a tangible method for externalizing and managing their anxieties. By documenting concerns in the designated jar illustration, children are symbolically isolating those stressors, allowing for a temporary emotional respite. Revisiting the jar facilitates an understanding of the transient nature of worries, as children can recognize which concerns have diminished over time and which remain. The primary objective is to cultivate emotional self-awareness and offer a structured approach to addressing feelings of unease. Ultimately, this process not only validates the normalcy of having concerns but also empowers children with a proactive tool to navigate them.