Braver Than You Think
A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) social anxiety workbook for tweens learning to understand fear, build confidence, face social worries, and take small brave steps. This workbook helps children move forward without needing fear to disappear first.
About This Workbook
Social anxiety in kids and tweens often shows up quietly. It might be the child who avoids raising their hand, who struggles to make or keep friends, who dreads group projects, or who can't stop worrying about what others think. Braver Than You Think is a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) social anxiety workbook that gives young people ages 8 to 12 real tools to understand fear, build confidence, and take small brave steps, without needing fear to disappear first.
Using guided prompts, confidence-building activities, and practical coping skills, this workbook helps kids move from avoidance toward action. It is a helpful resource for parents, school counselors, and social workers working with children who struggle in social situations.
What Kids Will Learn
- Why social situations feel so uncomfortable and what the brain is doing
- How to calm the body before and during social situations
- How to challenge thoughts like "everyone is watching me" or "I'll embarrass myself"
- Brave step exercises to practice social situations gradually
- Confidence tools for friendships, school, and speaking up
- How to build a personal plan for getting braver over time
Who This Workbook Is For
- Kids and tweens Ages 8 to 12 with social anxiety or shyness
- Parents of children who struggle in social situations
- School counselors and therapists working with children
- Social workers in community or family support settings
Try a Free Social Anxiety Worksheet First
Download a free worksheet to help your child take their first small brave step before buying the full workbook.
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