Welcome everyone! Introduce today’s goal: learn to recognize and manage worry using simple tools. Set a supportive tone and explain we’ll meet our “Worry Beast.”

Briefly run through each step of the session so students know what to expect.

Explain that giving worries a name helps make them less overwhelming. Encourage creativity.

Distribute the worksheet. Guide students through listing worries and drawing their Beast. Invite volunteers to share and validate each one.

Introduce deep breathing as a quick way to calm the body. Model the counts aloud.

Lead the group in three rounds. Count out loud or use a timer so everyone stays in sync. Pause between rounds to reset.

Explain that stopping negative thoughts interrupts the worry cycle. Provide a quick example: “My Beast says I’ll fail, I say Stop!, then think ‘I’ve prepared well.’”

Assign roles clearly. Circulate to listen in, model reframing when needed, and encourage supportive feedback.

Facilitate a brief discussion. Highlight which technique felt most helpful and encourage application at home and school.

Thank students for their participation. Remind them they can revisit these tools anytime they feel overwhelmed and seek support.