We created the Light On Anxiety Resource Library so visitors can obtain access to helpful information and tools, as well as original content created by our staff and other clinical experts.
Our collection of articles, blogs, and videos has been carefully selected with you in mind. Our recommended resources are here to help you obtain greater clarity and guidance on how to obtain freedom from anxiety.
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Externalizing Worries In Children Using Balloons!
You are not your worries.
In this video, Zughey Flores, MA, a therapist at Light On Anxiety, shares one of her go-to tools for helping children externalize their anxiety - and begin to let it go.
Here's how it works:
Write the worry down on a balloon.
Talk about it together - and remind the child: this worry is not you.
Then let the balloon go and watch it deflate - releasing the worry along with it.
This simple but powerful exercise helps kids visualize their anxiety as something outside of themselves - something they can name, face, and eventually release.
Tools like this are part of how we help children build emotional awareness and resilience, one gentle step at a time.
Want support for a child in your life who's struggling with anxiety? Reach out today - our team is here to help you get started.
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Feeling Nervous About Fall Tryouts? You’re Not Alone
Fall tryouts can bring a lot of nerves—but you have more control than you think. 🍂💭
Focus on what’s in your control, use positive self-talk, and try reframing anxiety as excitement. Your body might be feeling nervous because you care—and that energy can help you show up, stay focused, and do your best. 💪
You don’t have to eliminate the nerves. Learn to work with them. 🤍
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Understanding the Emotional Underbelly of a Common Phrase “Crashing out” has become a shorthand way for...
On October 11, 2018, ADAA held a Twitter chat under the title #SocialAnxietyADAA. ADAA members Debra...
If you find yourself frequently telling lies, you may be wondering if this is something to...
Slow Breathing Pop-It is a simple, hands-on tool that helps you regulate your breath and calm your body in moments of stress or anxiety. By pressing each bubble in a slow, steady rhythm, you naturally pace your breathing—slowing your inhale and exhale—which signals your nervous system to shift out of fight-or-flight and into a more relaxed state. It’s an easy, portable way to build mindful breathing into your day, whether you’re at home, school, or on the go.
CBT Exercise Cubes are an interactive, hands-on way to practice coping skills and shift unhelpful thought patterns. Each side of the cube prompts a different CBT-based strategy—such as reframing thoughts, grounding in the present moment, or taking a small action step—making it easier to break out of anxious or stuck thinking. By turning the cube and engaging with each prompt, you build flexibility in how you respond to stress, turning insight into action in a simple, approachable way.
Take the guesswork out of managing anxiety with these CBT for Anxiety Worksheets. Each worksheet helps you understand and change the thoughts, behaviors, and physical reactions that fuel anxiety.
Explore core CBT skills—from spotting thinking traps and building exposure hierarchies to calming your body’s alarm system. Use them on your own or with a therapist to strengthen coping skills and maintain progress.
Download a worksheet and start rewiring your brain’s response to anxiety—one practical step at a time.
Your Brain on Anxiety
Understanding the False Alarm
Daily Practice Log
Starting with Action
Common Thinking Errors
Thought Challenging & Reappraisal
The Downward Arrow Technique
Worksheet
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Quick Hacks to Reboot Your Brain
Thought Fusion vs. Defusion
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