Praising Effort in Anxious Children PDF

A worksheet for parents on noticing and praising their child's effort when they face their worries, rather than only the outcome.It explains why specific, immediate praise for effort helps children keep trying, with three example phrases. Two short sections cover small planned rewards and how to respond warmly when a step does not go well, followed by prompts to record a brave moment to notice out loud and the rewards agreed for trying.A fillable A4 PDF that clients can type straight into, or print for use in session.